Quiz: Understanding Gender Wage Gap

What is the primary reason cited for the gender wage gap across different countries?

• A) Women choose lower-paying jobs

• B) Discrimination and unequal opportunities

• C) Men work longer hours

• D) Women are less educated than men

According to the video, what percentage of the wage do women earn in Poland compared to men?

• 81 cents

• 91 cents

• 65 cents

• 96 cents

What significant change occurred in Rwanda after the 1994 genocide that affected women's roles in the workforce?

• A) Women were prohibited from working

• B) Women began to dominate leadership positions

• C) Men returned to their traditional roles

• D) The government restricted women's rights

Which of the following statements best reflects the findings regarding the impact of motherhood on women's wages?

• A) All women earn less after having children

• B) Only women without children earn equal wages to men

• C) The wage gap is primarily between mothers and non-mothers

• D) Mothers are always compensated more than non-mothers

What approach did Iceland take to address the gender wage gap effectively?

• Enforced mandatory maternity leave only

• Implemented paternity leave that men must take

• Restricted women from certain jobs

• Increased the minimum wage for women only