Gender Inequality and Child Labor Quiz

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What are two common issues faced by older adults?

Career advancement

Physical fitness

Isolation and loneliness (correct)

Youth mentorship

What is the term used when communities are forcibly removed from their homes and lands?

Displacement

28% of older adults experience loneliness and isolation.

True

The percentage of indigenous individuals with a family income less than 5,000 pesos per month is __________.

66% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a solution to loneliness among older adults?

Staying isolated Signup and view all the answers

Match the following definitions with their corresponding terms:

Displacement = Forcibly removing communities from their lands Poverty = Lack of financial resources and basic necessities RA 8371 = Indigenous People's Rights Act Land Grabbing = Taking large areas of land affecting local communities Signup and view all the answers

Indigenous People are distinct social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties.

True Signup and view all the answers

Name one health challenge faced by elderly individuals.

Chronic illness or disability Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Filipinos held biases against women according to UNDP's GSNI report?

99.5% Signup and view all the answers

Gender inequality refers to the fair distribution of power, status, and opportunities between genders.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why some children experience child labor?

Poverty Signup and view all the answers

The law that protects women and children from abuse is known as R.A. ______.

9262 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Geriatric Care = A branch of medicine for the elderly Child Labor = Work that deprives children of their childhood Health Care = Services to maintain or improve health Human Trafficking = Forced exploitation of individuals for labor or sex Signup and view all the answers

Which two types of violence are most prevalent?

Intimate Partner Violence and Non-partner Sexual Violence Signup and view all the answers

RA 7610 and RA 8044 provide identical protections for children and youth in the Philippines.

False Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women and girls worldwide are victims of human trafficking?

71% Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gender Inequality

UNDP's Gender Social Norms Index(GSNI) report shows that almost all or 99.5% of Filipinos hold biases against Women.
Gender inequality refers to systematic and structural imbalances in power, status, and opportunities between genders.
Most prevalent types of violence against women are Intimate Partner Violence(IPV) and Non-partner sexual violence(NPSV)
UN Women Asia and the Pacific reports that 71% of women and girls worldwide are victims of human trafficking.
Women face significant challenges in achieving gender equality in the workforce and access to reproductive health.
Gender stereotypes are societal expectations that often limit individuals based on traditional roles associated with their sex, affecting personal and professional opportunities.

Child Labor

Not all children doing work are considered child labor. Children need to learn some chores and do some work. However, work that endangers the health, safety, and education of children is considered child labor.
Poverty is the main reason for child labor.
Common forms of violence and abuse against children include Physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse, neglect (failure to provide basic needs), and exposure to domestic violence.
R.A. 9262 (Violence Against Women and Children Act) protects families, particularly women and children, from abuse.

Child Protection Laws

RA 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act) focuses on protecting children under 18 from abuse and exploitation.
RA 8044 (Youth in Nation-Building Act) focuses on empowering individuals aged 15 to 30 for nation-building and leadership.

Elderly Care

Geriatric Care is a branch of medicine dedicated to treating the distinct medical requirements of the elderly.
Health Care refers to the range of services and support provided to maintain or improve people's health.
PhilHealth is the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation.

Challenges for Elderly

Two primary challenges for elderly people: Isolation and loneliness, and age discrimination.
28% of older adults experience loneliness and isolation.
Factors contributing to social isolation: loss of loved ones, retirement, geographic isolation, chronic illness or disability.
Solutions to address loneliness and isolation: building social connections, staying physically active, volunteering, using technology, seeking professional help.
Other challenges for the Elderly include: Social Challenges, Economic Challenges and Health Challenges

Displacement and Indigenous Peoples

Displacement is when communities are forcibly removed from their homes and lands.
Land Grabbing is when private companies, governments, or individuals take large areas of land affecting local or indigenous communities without proper consent.
R.A 8731 recognizes and protects the rights of indigenous peoples over their ancestral domains.
Poverty is a state of an individual or communities that lack financial resources and basic necessities.

Indigenous Peoples Rights Act

RA 8371 (Indigenous Peoples Rights Act) does not solely focus on protecting the land rights of indigenous peoples. It also addresses a wide range of rights, including cultural preservation, self-determination, and participation in decision-making processes.
66% of indigenous people have a family income less than 5,000 pesos per month.
Most functionally illiterate individuals in the Philippines are found in indigenous communities.
Indigenous People are distinct social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live or from which they have been displaced.
100% of the Indigenous People have not seen a medical doctor in their lifetime. Medical services are not accessible to all Indigenous People, especially in remote areas.

Marginalized Families

Families of the streets are often homeless for a long period of time and earn their livelihoods on the streets.
Families in relocation sites or urban poor communities may face difficulties due to lack of livelihood.

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Test your knowledge on critical issues affecting gender inequality and child labor worldwide. This quiz covers various aspects, including societal biases, types of violence against women, and the definitions surrounding child labor. Understand the challenges faced by women and children in achieving equality and safety in their lives.