SDG 5 {Gender Equality}

What does gender equality mean?

• All females are treated the same

• All males are treated the same

• Females should be treated the same as men unless special circumstances apply

• Females should be treated the same as men.

What does gender equality mean?

• All females are treated the same

• All males are treated the same

• Females should be treated the same as men unless special circumstances apply

• Females should be treated the same as men.

Which one is an example of gender equality?

• A man making more money than a woman.

• A girl not allowed to play basketball.

• A woman not allowed to speak at a meeting.

• A boy and girl having the same opportunities.

Which of the following are important in gender equality?

• Equal pay for men and women

• Girls receiving the same level of education as boys

• Women being able to receive loans to start a business

Answer explanation

Lack of gender equality is not just a human rights issue, it is a waste of the world’s human potential.

Why is gender equality important?