10 Questions
What does gender refer to?
Socially constructed roles, behaviors, and attributes
What is gender identity based on?
Personal sense of one’s own gender
How are gender roles learned?
By learning parents’ behavior and through the environment
What does gender equality entail?
Equal rights, opportunities, and freedom of choice for women and men
What are gender divisions of labour based on?
Roles, responsibilities, and activities assigned to women and men based on gender
What sets women apart from men in biological terms?
Chromosomes, gene expressions, hormone levels, and reproductive anatomy
What is the aim of gender mainstreaming?
To achieve gender equality goals in an organization through integrating gender analysis
What does women empowerment entail?
Acquiring the ability to control their own lives, protect their rights, and improve well-being
What do gender socialization processes involve?
Learning the behavior and attitudes regarded as appropriate for one's sex
What are gender roles based on?
The activity ascribed to men and women on the basis of perceived difference
Test your knowledge of gender and development with this quiz covering the biological concept of sex, the socially constructed concept of gender, and how gender roles are learned.
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