Chapter 8 - Gender

Which is NOT a core principle of feminist foreign policy?

• Promoting economic growth for all nations.

• Ensuring women are equally represented in decision-making.

• Protecting the human rights of all people, regardless of gender.

• Empowering women economically, socially, and politically.

How do international organizations and governments effectively integrate feminist principles into their foreign policy agendas?

• By collaborating with civil society organizations and women's groups

• By excluding civil society organizations and women's groups

• Not sure about the approach

Is limited access to education and healthcare still a significant challenge in achieving gender equality in global politics?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

How is technology being used to advance gender equality in global politics?

• By providing equal access to education and employment opportunities

• By creating platforms for women to participate in decision-making processes

• By leveraging technology to promote gender equality

What is the purpose of collecting and analyzing gender-disaggregated data?

• To support military and national security initiatives.

• To understand the extent of gender inequality and identify areas for intervention.

• To promote traditional gender roles and family values.

• To justify ignoring existing international agreements on gender equality.

Which is the MOST effective way for international organizations and governments to integrate feminist principles into their agendas?

• Adopting gender-sensitive policies and allocating specific funding for gender equality initiatives.

• Focusing solely on promoting women's leadership without addressing underlying inequalities.

• Discouraging involvement of non-governmental organizations and civil society groups.

• Abolishing all gender-based legal frameworks and replacing them with gender-neutral alternatives.

Which factor does NOT contribute to persistent gender inequality in global politics?

• Limited access to education and healthcare for women and girls.

• Deeply ingrained gender stereotypes and discrimination.

• Overemphasis on the role of technology in advancing gender equality.

• Lack of focus on environmental issues and climate change.

Which is NOT a potential future direction for advancing gender equality?

• Investing in gender-responsive budgeting to support programs and projects.

• Strengthening the implementation of existing international agreements and frameworks.

• Promoting men's engagement in the struggle for gender equality.

• Excessive focus on women's empowerment leading to conflict with men.

• Leveraging technology to provide women with access to information, education, and economic opportunities.

What is the main goal of the Beijing Platform for Action?

• To promote economic development over social and political reforms.

• To outline strategies for achieving gender equality and women's empowerment.

• To emphasize military strength and national security as paramount.

• To discourage involvement of civil society organizations and women's groups.

How does the UN Women's Empowerment Principles impact businesses?

• Provides a framework for businesses to advance gender equality in the workplace and marketplace.

• Requires businesses to prioritize women's leadership positions regardless of qualifications.

• Discourages businesses from adopting gender-sensitive policies and programs.

• Limits access to resources and information for businesses working on gender equality initiatives.