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Which of the following is NOT considered a key element of social justice?
What is a significant factor contributing to gender differentials in social development in African societies?
According to the WHO definition, how is health best described?
Which role is emphasized for women in the social development context?
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What percentage of the global disease burden does Africa bear?
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What aspect of health is notably impacted by gender according to the content?
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What is gender mainstreaming primarily aimed at achieving?
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Which of the following best defines reproductive labour?
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What is meant by gender division of labour?
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Practical gender needs refer to which of the following?
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Strategic gender interests are focused on what aspect?
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Which of the following best describes productive labour?
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What is a consequence of gender division of labour?
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How can equitable access to land and capital be seen?
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What year did Ghana adopt structural adjustment policies?
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What was a significant economic indicator for Ghana between 1967 and 1984?
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What was the inflation rate in Ghana in 1983?
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What factor contributed to the decline in cocoa production in Ghana?
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Which year saw a severe drought that affected agricultural production in Ghana?
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What percentage was Ghana’s real GDP per capita in 1960?
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How much did cocoa production decrease from the 1964/65 season to the 1983/84 season?
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What did the International Monetary Fund refer to Ghana as by the early 1990s?
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What is a significant topic discussed in the study by Andersson et al. (2004)?
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Which health issue is specifically mentioned in the work by Antwi & Atobrah (2009)?
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What do Lambert et al. (2012) primarily address in their research?
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What issue is highlighted in the study by Morley et al. (2010)?
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What educational concern is presented in Kneppers' (2015) research?
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What is the focus of the CREATE Ghana Policy Brief 4 by Rolleston (2010)?
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Which study addresses menstrual hygiene in relation to education?
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What aspect of education is targeted in the study by Masland et al. (2000)?
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What topic did the session conclude with?
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Which author wrote about the structural gendered inequalities in the Ghanaian economy?
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What is a common theme in the references listed regarding structural adjustment?
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Which of the following best describes the focus of Elson's work?
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What is a recurring problem identified with structural adjustment in Ghana?
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Which author explored women traders and structural adjustment in Ghana?
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What has structural adjustment been criticized for in relation to women?
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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the economic reforms discussed?
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Study Notes
Gender Mainstreaming
- Gender mainstreaming is a strategy for integrating the concerns of both women and men in all policy and program designs across various sectors.
- Aims to ensure equal benefits for all genders and prevent the perpetuation of inequalities.
Reproductive and Productive Labour
- Reproductive labour encompasses unpaid domestic tasks such as nurturing children, cleaning, cooking, and washing.
- Productive labour is formally recognized work done for economic compensation.
Gender Division of Labour
- This concept highlights the unequal value assigned to male and female roles, where male productive work outside the home is prioritized over female reproductive work.
Practical and Strategic Gender Needs
- Practical gender needs are immediate necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare.
- Strategic gender interests aim for systemic changes to address women's subordination, like equal access to land and decision-making roles.
Key Elements of Social Justice
- Essential elements include access to water and sanitation, basic education, primary healthcare, food security, social security, housing, economic services, and infrastructure.
Gender Issues in Social Development
- Access to social development services greatly differs by gender in many African societies due to patriarchy and control over resources.
- Gender stereotypes often create disparities in education and resource distribution between men and women.
- Women's needs for social development services are amplified due to their specialized roles, particularly in areas like health and sanitation.
Gender and Health
- Examines how gender influences health outcomes, using HIV/AIDS as a case study.
- Defines health from a comprehensive viewpoint, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being beyond mere disease absence.
- Health issues are vital for overall development; without a healthy populace, achieving development goals is challenging.
Conditions Leading to Structural Adjustment Policies (SAP)
- Ghana adopted SAPs in 1983 following a period of economic decline, inflation exceeding 50%, and significant drops in agricultural production.
- Economic adjustments included reducing cocoa and gold production due to inadequate support and investment, leading to further economic struggles.
- The dire agricultural situation of 1983 highlighted the need for policy reform in response to food shortages caused by bush fires and droughts.
Implications of Structural Adjustment
- SAPs have inherent male biases, often neglecting the specific needs and contributions of women in the economy, which can exacerbate gender inequalities.
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Description
This quiz explores the core principles of gender mainstreaming as defined by the United Nations. It emphasizes the importance of integrating the experiences and perspectives of both women and men into policy-making to achieve gender equality. Engage with various dimensions of reproductive and productive labor within different societal frameworks.