Social Inequality and Government Programs Quiz

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What is the main focus of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) mentioned in the text?

Redistributing political capital

Improving the health and education of children aged 0-18 (correct)

Providing scholarships for tertiary education

Addressing gender inequality

What is the main objective of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act mentioned in the text?

Promoting gender equality in tertiary education

Institutionalizing free tuition and exemption from other fees in state universities and colleges (correct)

Addressing gender stereotypes

Providing conditional cash grants to the poorest of the poor

What is Gender Stratification as mentioned in the text?

Over-simplified but strongly generalized ideas about the characteristics of males and females

Unequal opportunity between men and women

Unequal distribution of wealth, power, authority, and privilege between men and women (correct)

Strong preconceived idea or attitude in the minds of people about something

What is the main purpose of investing in education according to the text?

To serve as a great equalizer and security for the future Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Conditional Cash Transfer Program: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) mentioned in the text?

Improving the health, nutrition, and education of children aged 0-18 Signup and view all the answers

What is Gender Stereotypes as mentioned in the text?

Over-simplified but strongly generalized ideas about the characteristics of males and females Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Symbolic Capital' refer to?

Resources available to an individual based on honor, prestige, or merit Signup and view all the answers

Which program in the Philippines aims to create more job opportunities and invest in human capital?

Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement 'Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world' imply?

Education has the power to bring about significant positive change Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in the Philippines?

Provides skills training to reduce dependence on the government Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DepEd in the Philippines?

Sets standards and implements standardized tests for public schools throughout K-12 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Philippines’ Conditional Cash Transfer Program: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)?

Provide skills training to reduce dependence on the government Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of graduating from a prestigious university in terms of 'Symbolic Capital'?

May have symbolic capital in the context of looking for a job Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CHED in the Philippines?

Oversees higher education institution Signup and view all the answers

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