18 Questions
Who tended to do more agricultural work in densely populated regions where simple technologies were used?
Men
What perspective advocated legal and administrative changes to better integrate women into economic systems?
Women in Development (WID) Perspective
In the 1950s and 1960s, what was usually equated with 'modernization'?
Industrialization
What is the primary focus of gender roles within the household?
Revealing expectations from 'maleness and femaleness'
According to conventional wisdom in the 1950s and 1960s, what was believed to improve the standards of living of developing countries?
Industrialization
How do GAD policies aim to redefine traditional gender role expectations?
By promoting gender equality and women's participation in public sphere
What benefits of modernization were less likely to be received by women according to the text?
Educational Expansion
What does Republic Act No. 9710, the Magna Carta of Women, mandate?
Non-discriminatory and pro-gender equality measures for women's participation in policy-making
Which perspective dominated mainstream thinking on international development from the 1960s into the 1970s?
Modernization Paradigm
What is the main purpose of REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7192?
To promote the integration of women as equal partners in development
According to Section 2 of REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7192, what does the State recognize about women?
Their role in nation building
What is the fundamental principle highlighted in REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7192?
Ensuring equality before the law of women and men
Which agency is primarily responsible for ensuring the participation of women in foreign aid, grants, and loans?
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
What is the role of all government departments with regards to women's participation in development programs?
To ensure women benefit equally and participate directly
What action should government departments take to remove gender bias from their regulations and procedures?
Review and revise regulations, circulars, issuances, and procedures
What is the capacity of women in terms of entering into contracts compared to men?
Equal capacity to act and enter into contracts as men
How should a substantial portion of official development assistance funds be utilized with regards to women?
Set aside and utilized to support programs and activities for women
What is the State required to provide women in relation to men?
Equal rights and opportunities as men
This quiz covers topics related to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women in government development programs. The quiz includes information on allocating resources for women's programs and promoting women's participation in development projects.
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