Gender Representation in Disasters: Critical Analysis

What is a disaster?

• A routine occurrence

• A planned event

• A sudden catastrophic event causing significant disruption

• A joyful celebration

Which of the following is an example of a man-made disaster?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Industrial accident

• Volcanic eruption

How can human beings control disasters?

• By praying for divine intervention

• By ignoring them

• Through preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery measures

• By causing them intentionally

Which factor affects gender vulnerability in disasters?

• Favorite color

• Height

• Socio-economic status

• Political affiliation

What is one aspect of gender roles that can impact vulnerability during disasters?

• Preference for outdoor activities

• Interest in sports

• Involvement in arts and crafts

• Responsibility for caregiving and domestic tasks

Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

• Cyberattack

• Tornado

• Oil spill

• Train derailment

How do man-made disasters differ from natural disasters?

• Man-made disasters are caused by human actions or negligence

• Natural disasters are easier to prevent than man-made disasters

• Natural disasters occur randomly with no human involvement

• Man-made disasters are always less severe than natural disasters

Which of the following is an example of a man-made disaster?

• Lightning strike

• Forest fire

• Terrorist attack

• Tsunami

What is one way human beings can control disasters?

• By blaming others for their occurrence

• By minimizing their impact through preparedness and mitigation

• By provoking them

• By ignoring warning signs

Which statement best describes the marginalization of the female gender in contemporary times?

• Marginalization of genders is not relevant in contemporary society

• There is no gender marginalization in contemporary times

• Males are more marginalized than their counterparts

• Females are more marginalized than their counterparts