17 Questions
What is one reason for the persistence of female poverty according to the text?
Preference for investing in boy-children over girl-children
How are women's lives impacted by reproduction according to the text?
It directly affects their health and opportunities in education and employment
In societies where women marry very young, what impact does it have on women's chances of paid work and education?
It decreases their chances due to deferring more to husbands
Why do parents sometimes favor investing in boy-children over girl-children in poor families?
Boys are seen as more helpful with domestic work
How does gender vulnerability within the home contribute to the persistence of female poverty?
By limiting girls' access to education and paid work opportunities
What role do women play in rural areas in most developing countries?
Managing natural resources and providing for the family
How does deforestation and the drying-up of water sources impact women in rural areas?
Forces them to spend more time and energy on essential commodities
Which sector shows persistent gender inequality according to the text?
Public policy-making
How does poverty impact women's vulnerability within the home?
Exposes them to greater risks within the household
What is the primary responsibility of women in rural areas, as per the text?
Managing natural resources and raising food crops
How does the drying-up of water sources impact women's daily lives?
Compels them to spend more time and energy fetching water
What is the primary cause of limited productivity for women in agriculture?
Limited access to agricultural inputs
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of poverty?
Adequate access to resources
How does poverty disproportionately affect women in rural areas?
By providing fewer services and job opportunities
Which factor contributes to gender disparities in economic power-sharing?
Limited access to economic resources
What is the definition of poverty according to the text?
A combination of uncertain income and lack of access to resources
What is the primary reason for women's limited access to agricultural inputs?
Gender disparities in access to resources
Explore the impact of gender vulnerability within the home on the persistence of female poverty, including factors such as unequal investment in education and domestic responsibilities. Learn about how women's roles in caregiving and domestic tasks contribute to their economic situation.
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