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Which of the following best describes gender and development?
Which of the following best describes gender and development?
- A field of research that focuses on the impact of globalization on people's socio-political identities
- A field of research that focuses on the impact of economic development on gender equality (correct)
- A field of research that focuses on the impact of globalization on gender equality
- A field of research that focuses on the impact of economic development on people's socio-political identities
What does a strictly economic approach to development focus on?
What does a strictly economic approach to development focus on?
- Improving the economic wellbeing of a country through gender equality
- Improving the economic wellbeing of a country through environmental sustainability
- Qualitative indicators such as access to quality education and medical facilities
- Quantitative indicators such as job creation and inflation control (correct)
How does gender and development differ from a strictly economic approach to development?
How does gender and development differ from a strictly economic approach to development?
- It considers the impact of economic development on people's socio-political identities (correct)
- It focuses on qualitative indicators such as access to education and medical facilities
- It aims to improve the economic wellbeing of a country through environmental sustainability
- It aims to improve the economic wellbeing of a country through gender equality
What is the definition of quality of life in terms of economic development?
What is the definition of quality of life in terms of economic development?
What does gender and development emphasize?
What does gender and development emphasize?
Which index was introduced in 1995 in the Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Program?
Which index was introduced in 1995 in the Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Program?
What was the purpose of introducing the Gender Development Index (GDI)?
What was the purpose of introducing the Gender Development Index (GDI)?
What does the GDI take into account when measuring gender gaps?
What does the GDI take into account when measuring gender gaps?
Which index was created to rival traditional income-based measures of development?
Which index was created to rival traditional income-based measures of development?
What is the primary focus of the Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)?
What is the primary focus of the Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)?
Flashcards
Gender & Development
Gender & Development
The study of how economic development impacts gender equality.
Economic Development (strict)
Economic Development (strict)
Focuses on measurable economic factors like job creation and inflation.
Gender & Development (vs. strict economic)
Gender & Development (vs. strict economic)
Goes beyond economic factors to include socio-political identity and impact.
Quality of Life (Econ Dev)
Quality of Life (Econ Dev)
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Multifaceted Nature of Econ Dev Issues
Multifaceted Nature of Econ Dev Issues
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Gender Development Index (GDI)
Gender Development Index (GDI)
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Purpose of GDI
Purpose of GDI
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GDI Measurement Consideration
GDI Measurement Consideration
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Human Dev Index (HDI)
Human Dev Index (HDI)
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Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)
Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)
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Study Notes
Gender and Development
- Gender and development is an approach that focuses on the social and economic factors that affect women and men differently, and seeks to address the inequalities between them.
Economic Approach to Development
- A strictly economic approach to development focuses on economic growth and income, measured by GDP per capita.
Comparison of Approaches
- Gender and development differs from a strictly economic approach in that it looks beyond economic indicators and considers social and cultural factors that affect development.
Quality of Life
- Quality of life in terms of economic development refers to the ability of individuals to achieve their full potential and live a fulfilling life.
Focus of Gender and Development
- Gender and development emphasizes the importance of addressing gender inequalities in order to achieve sustainable development.
Human Development Index (HDI)
- The Human Development Index (HDI) was introduced in 1990 to measure development beyond income, taking into account life expectancy, education, and income.
Gender Development Index (GDI)
- The Gender Development Index (GDI) was introduced in 1995 to measure gender gaps in human development.
- The GDI takes into account disparities between men and women in life expectancy, education, and income.
Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)
- The Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) was created to rival traditional income-based measures of development.
- The primary focus of the GEM is on the extent of women's participation in economic and political decision-making.
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Test your knowledge on gender and development with this quiz! Explore key concepts and theories in this interdisciplinary field, and uncover the impact of economic development and globalization on different social identities. Challenge yourself to think critically about the gendered dimensions of development and deepen your understanding of this important topic.
