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What is the definition of the term 'idealistic'?
Having lofty or noble ideas
What is the opposite of 'fuming'?
Emotionless
Which of the following words is related to a programming language?
Java
What does 'affectionate' describe?
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What is the common theme among the three words 'idealistic', 'fuming', and 'affectionate'?
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What is a common consequence of gender bias in the workplace?
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Who is a prominent Indian author known for writing about social issues, including gender bias?
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What is a major factor contributing to the persistence of gender bias in society?
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What is a common manifestation of gender bias in education?
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What was Sudha's initial intention while going to Pune?
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Which of the following is a strategy to combat gender bias in the workplace?
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What was the primary reason for the woman's application to the company?
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Why did the company not hire women, according to the gentlemen in the interview panel?
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What was the woman's opinion about the Tatas' contribution to Indian industry?
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What was Sudha's response to the gentlemen's statement about women not being hired?
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What was the underlying assumption of the company's policy regarding women?
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What was the woman's expectation from the company, given its reputation?
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What was the purpose of the woman's postcard to JRD Tata?
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What was the tone of the gentlemen in the interview panel when they told Sudha about the company's policy?
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What was the woman's tone in her postcard to JRD Tata?
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What percentage of students in today's engineering colleges are girls?
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Where did the woman meet her husband, Narayan Murthy?
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Who is referred to as the uncrowned king of Indian industry?
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What is the woman's profession after getting a job in Pune?
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What is the significance of the job the woman got in Pune?
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Study Notes
Sudha Murthy's Story
- Sudha Murthy applied for a job at a company despite their policy of not hiring women, as a form of protest against gender bias.
- She wrote a postcard to JRD Tata, expressing her dismay at the company's policy and highlighting their reputation as pioneers in Indian industry and education.
- Sudha Murthy was called for an interview in Pune, where she was told that women were not hired due to difficulties on the shop floor.
- She argued that women should be given a chance to prove themselves, as they are capable as men.
Outcome and Personal Life
- Sudha Murthy got the job, despite initial doubts about working in Pune.
- She married Narayan Murthy, a shy young man she met in Karnataka.
- She also got to meet JRD Tata, the respected figure in Indian industry.
Social Commentary
- The story highlights the changing times, with women now making up close to 50% of engineering college students.
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