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What is the primary concern of the WAD perspective in relation to women and development?
What is the primary concern of the WAD perspective in relation to women and development?
Which criticism is leveled against the WAD model regarding its approach to class and race?
Which criticism is leveled against the WAD model regarding its approach to class and race?
What aspect of gender relations does the WAD perspective tend to neglect?
What aspect of gender relations does the WAD perspective tend to neglect?
Which key development did the GAD approach make in the 1980s?
Which key development did the GAD approach make in the 1980s?
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What major limitation is associated with WAD's approach to development interventions?
What major limitation is associated with WAD's approach to development interventions?
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What is a significant element that GAD recognizes about women?
What is a significant element that GAD recognizes about women?
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What does the WAD model mainly advocate for in relation to resources?
What does the WAD model mainly advocate for in relation to resources?
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In what way is WAD's understanding of gender power relations criticized?
In what way is WAD's understanding of gender power relations criticized?
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What period did the UN General Assembly proclaim as the United Nations Decade for Women?
What period did the UN General Assembly proclaim as the United Nations Decade for Women?
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Which of the following is a key issue addressed by CEDAW?
Which of the following is a key issue addressed by CEDAW?
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What significant event happened in December 1979 related to women's rights?
What significant event happened in December 1979 related to women's rights?
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Which conference followed the establishment of the UN Decade for Women?
Which conference followed the establishment of the UN Decade for Women?
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What did the Nairobi Forward-Looking Strategies emphasize for women's advancement?
What did the Nairobi Forward-Looking Strategies emphasize for women's advancement?
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What major theme was presented at the 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995?
What major theme was presented at the 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995?
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What was established in Ghana as part of the response to the UN Decade for Women?
What was established in Ghana as part of the response to the UN Decade for Women?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the key issues of CEDAW?
Which of the following is NOT included in the key issues of CEDAW?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 Critical Areas of Women identified in the Beijing Platform of Action?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 Critical Areas of Women identified in the Beijing Platform of Action?
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What is the primary theme of the African Women's Decade (2010-2020)?
What is the primary theme of the African Women's Decade (2010-2020)?
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Which Millennium Development Goal specifically focuses on gender equality?
Which Millennium Development Goal specifically focuses on gender equality?
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The Beijing + 5 Conference was held to review progress made since which event?
The Beijing + 5 Conference was held to review progress made since which event?
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Which area is specifically mentioned as suffering unequal access within the 12 Critical Areas of Women?
Which area is specifically mentioned as suffering unequal access within the 12 Critical Areas of Women?
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What aspect of societal structure is addressed in the critical areas regarding women?
What aspect of societal structure is addressed in the critical areas regarding women?
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What challenge does the Beijing Platform of Action highlight regarding women during conflicts?
What challenge does the Beijing Platform of Action highlight regarding women during conflicts?
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What persistent issue is highlighted in the critical areas of concern for women?
What persistent issue is highlighted in the critical areas of concern for women?
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What was the primary focus of the UN Decade for Women during 1976-1985?
What was the primary focus of the UN Decade for Women during 1976-1985?
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What initiative did Ghana implement in response to the UN Decade for Women?
What initiative did Ghana implement in response to the UN Decade for Women?
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Which approach highlights the economic disparities between men and women while focusing on small-scale projects for women's income?
Which approach highlights the economic disparities between men and women while focusing on small-scale projects for women's income?
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In her influential book, what key role of women did Ester Boserup emphasize?
In her influential book, what key role of women did Ester Boserup emphasize?
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What was a significant outcome of the research collected during the UN Decade for Women?
What was a significant outcome of the research collected during the UN Decade for Women?
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What criticism is associated with the Women in Development (WID) approach?
What criticism is associated with the Women in Development (WID) approach?
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The establishment of national machineries during the UN Decade for Women primarily aimed to:
The establishment of national machineries during the UN Decade for Women primarily aimed to:
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Which document calls for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women?
Which document calls for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women?
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What primary aspect distinguishes the GAD approach from previous women's development approaches?
What primary aspect distinguishes the GAD approach from previous women's development approaches?
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What does the GAD approach identify as a significant area of responsibility for the state?
What does the GAD approach identify as a significant area of responsibility for the state?
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How does GAD view women in the context of development?
How does GAD view women in the context of development?
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In terms of legal rights, what does the GLAD approach focus on?
In terms of legal rights, what does the GLAD approach focus on?
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Which of the following best describes the contributions of women recognized by the GAD approach?
Which of the following best describes the contributions of women recognized by the GAD approach?
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According to the GAD perspective, how do women's experiences of oppression differ?
According to the GAD perspective, how do women's experiences of oppression differ?
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Why was 1975 significant in the context of the GAD approach?
Why was 1975 significant in the context of the GAD approach?
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Which existing development approach does GAD build upon or differ from?
Which existing development approach does GAD build upon or differ from?
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Study Notes
UN Decade for Women
- Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly from 1976-1985 as the Decade for Women: Equality, Development, and Peace.
- Focused on integrating women into national development and addressing their roles in economic spheres.
- Initiated the Women in Development (WID) approach, emphasizing the reduction of gender economic inequality.
Women in Development (WID)
- Emerged from research showing women's economic contributions were often overlooked.
- Promoted small-scale projects aimed at reducing women's financial disparity.
- Critiqued for treating women's issues as peripheral, leading to additional "add-on" concerns rather than central integration.
Women and Development (WAD)
- Advocated by women from the Global South who argued that WID failed to address larger issues like colonialism and power imbalances.
- Recognized women's historical contributions to development while highlighting exploitation by global North interests.
- Called for the acknowledgment of women’s roles and increased access to resources, employment, and income.
- Criticized for neglecting class, racial, and ethnic differences and not adequately addressing transformative strategies for gender roles.
Gender and Development (GAD)
- Developed in the 1980s as a response to critiques of WID and WAD, recognizing men and women as partners in development.
- Focused on transforming unequal relationships between genders and emphasized social relations over economic additions.
- Highlighted the necessity for the state to provide social services that support women’s roles in childcare and elder care, promoting emancipation.
- Advocated for women's agency in development rather than their portrayal as passive recipients.
International Protocols on Gender and Development
- 1975 marked as International Women’s Year; the First World Conference was held in Mexico City.
- CEDAW adopted in December 1979, emphasizing the elimination of discrimination against women in laws and practices.
- Key CEDAW issues included ensuring women's equal rights in voting, education, employment, and family relations.
Global Conferences and Progress
- Second World Conference held in Copenhagen (1980) and third in Nairobi (1985) set forth strategies for women's advancement by 2000.
- The Beijing Conference (1995) highlighted 12 critical areas of concern, including economic inequalities, healthcare access, and violence against women.
- Beijing +5 (2000) and Beijing +10 (2005) reviewed progress since the 1995 conference, addressing ongoing challenges.
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
- At the UN Millennium Summit, three of the eight MDGs were dedicated to improving women's conditions globally.
African Women’s Decade (AWD)
- Proclaimed by the African Union (AU) from 2010-2020, aiming to implement gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives.
- Themes focused on grassroots approaches to combat gender inequality, with an emphasis on strategic global and regional obligations.
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This quiz explores the key initiatives and frameworks established during the UN Decade for Women, focusing on the adoption of CEDAW and the establishment of national machineries. It highlights the period from 1976 to 1985 and the subsequent anti-poverty approaches. Test your knowledge on the contributions to women's equality, development, and peace.
