Gender Equality and Society

Which statement best defines gender equality as presented in the lesson?

• Ensuring women receive special privileges over men in select sectors

• Guaranteeing that women, men, and people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities in all areas of life

• Allowing cultural traditions to determine the roles of men and women

• Focusing only on political rights for women

Under Philippine law, which policy specifically promotes, protects, and fulfills the rights of Filipino women by ensuring equal opportunities in education, employment, and participation in society?

• Article III: Bill of Rights

• Expanded Maternity Leave Law

• Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No. 9710)

• Anti-Sexual Harassment Act

Which approach treats gender equality as a fundamental human right and ensures that every policy respects, protects, and fulfills human rights, especially for women and marginalized groups?

• Smart Economics

• Women in Development (WID)

• Gender Development Planning

• Human Rights–Based Approach (HRBA)

What is the primary goal of the Gender Responsive Budgeting approach?

• To eliminate all forms of financial support for gender initiatives

• To increase funding for women's organizations only

• To ensure that budgetary allocations address the different needs of women and men

• To allocate funds based on gender stereotypes

Which international agreement emphasizes the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of women as a critical component of sustainable development?

• Paris Agreement on Climate Change

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In the context of gender equality, what does the term 'intersectionality' refer to?

• The focus on economic factors alone in gender discussions

• The belief that all women face the same challenges regardless of their background

• The idea that gender issues are separate from other social issues

• The overlapping social identities that affect how individuals experience discrimination

What is the significance of the Gender Equality Index in measuring progress towards gender equality?

• It provides a comprehensive assessment of gender disparities across various sectors

• It only measures women's participation in politics

• It is used to evaluate the effectiveness of women's organizations

• It focuses solely on economic factors

Which of the following is a key principle of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)?

• Promoting traditional gender roles

• Encouraging women to remain in domestic roles

• Ensuring equal pay for equal work

• Limiting women's access to education

In what way does the concept of 'gender mainstreaming' aim to achieve gender equality?

• By isolating gender issues from other policy areas

• By promoting gender stereotypes in media

• By integrating gender perspectives into all stages of policy-making

• By focusing only on women's issues

What role does education play in promoting gender equality according to recent studies?

• It only focuses on vocational training for women

• It is irrelevant to gender equality

• It primarily benefits men more than women

• It empowers individuals to challenge gender norms and inequalities