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What is a primary cause of gender-based marginalization worldwide?
In many developing countries, why are girls often excluded from formal education?
What is an example of harmful traditional practice related to gender-based marginalization?
Which of the following statements about employment opportunities for women is true?
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Which country has one of the highest prevalence of female genital cutting?
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What is the definition of marginalization?
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Which groups are commonly considered marginalized?
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What does vulnerability refer to in the context of social groups?
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How do minority groups differ from majority populations?
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What kind of support is often necessary for vulnerable populations?
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Which of the following is a common form of marginalization?
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In which of the following situations might a group be considered a minority?
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What is a key characteristic of marginalized social groups?
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Study Notes
Marginalization
- Definition: Treatment of a person or group as unimportant, insignificant, or peripheral
- Involves: Exclusion from social interactions, marriage, food and drink sharing, work, and living together
- Marginalized Groups: Women, children, older adults, people with disabilities, religious, ethnic, and racial minorities
- Variations: The level varies based on cultural diversity
- Example: Craftsworkers like tanners, potters, and ironsmiths are marginalized in many parts of Ethiopia
Vulnerability
- Definition: Being exposed to physical or emotional harm
- Vulnerable Groups: People at risk of attack, mistreatment, and harm
- Need for Support: These groups need special attention, protection, and support
- Example: Children and people with disabilities need special care due to their age and disabilities
Minority Groups
- Definition: Small group within a community, region, or country
- Distinguishing Factors: Differences in race, religion, ethnicity, and language
- Examples: Black Americans in the US, Christians in Muslim-majority countries, Muslims in Hindu-majority societies
- Types: Ethnic, religious, and racial minorities
Gender-Based Marginalization
- Definition: Discrimination based on gender
- Origin: Socio-cultural norms
- Manifestations: Varies from culture to culture
- Impacts: Negative discrimination against girls and women, social and economic inequalities, unfair distribution of wealth, income, and job opportunities
- Global Problem: Exclusion of girls and women from opportunities and services
- Example: Gender disparities in education, lower enrollment rates for girls in developing countries
- Further Impacts: Unequal employment opportunities, limited rights in property ownership and inheritance
- Vulnerability: Increased risk of gender-based violence, including rape, early/child marriage, abduction/forced marriage, domestic violence, and female genital cutting/mutilation
Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs)
- Definition: Customary practices that impact the health and wellbeing of girls and women
- Examples: Early/child marriage and female genital cutting/mutilation
Female Genital Cutting (FGC)
- Prevalence: Practiced in 28 countries in Western, Northern, and Eastern Africa
- High Prevalence Countries: Somalia (98%), Djibouti (93%), Egypt (87%), Sudan (87%), Eritrea (83%)
- Ethiopia: One of the countries with high prevalence of FGC
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of marginalization and vulnerability, focusing on their definitions, examples, and the groups affected by these social issues. Learn about the importance of support for marginalized and vulnerable populations and the implications of cultural diversity in these contexts.
