GEWRLD

How have some states addressed the status of women inequalities?

• By ignoring the issue

• By creating ministries specifically for women's status

• By increasing military spending

• By cutting health benefits

What effect has neoliberalist restructuring of the state often had on women?

• Beneficial

• Neutral

• Negative

• Positive

Which international convention focuses on eliminating discrimination against women?

• CEDAW

• UNCTAD

• WTO

• ILO

In 2002, what percentage of managerial staff at the IMF were women?

• 25%

• 15%

• 50%

• 85%

What has the UN promoted over the past decade to advance gender equality?

• Gender mainstreaming

• Increased military spending

• Reducing education funding

• Closing micro-credit schemes

Which sector has seen a large increase in female employment due to globalization?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Finance

• Information and communications

In the maquiladora plants, what trend occurred in the 1990s?

• Complete gender equality

• Remasculinization of the workforce

• Decreased female employment

• No change in gender roles

Which organization spent $1 billion on education and training of women in 1995?

• The United Nations

• The World Bank

• UNESCO

• IMF

What is a major issue for women in global communications?

• Equal representation

• Sexist violence and limited executive positions

• High wages

• Abundant job opportunities

How has contemporary globalization affected gender justice through global communication?

• Increased women's influence in ICT industries

• Reduced sexist language and images in mass media

• Broadened the scope for sexist violence against women

• Eliminated gender disparities in Internet usage