CLEAN: Lebanon grants Palestinian refugees right to work

CLEAN: Lebanon grants Palestinian refugees right to work

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Social Studies, Business, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the employment law for Palestinians, which theoretically allows them to work in most professions except liberal ones. However, the law does not incentivize employers to obtain work permits for Palestinians, leading to economic exploitation and poor wages in the black market. The overcrowded and poor living conditions in Palestinian camps are compared to favelas in Brazil. The video suggests that granting property rights could improve urban living conditions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason employers are not encouraged to obtain work permits for Palestinians under the new law?

The law provides too many benefits to Palestinians.

There are no available work permits.

Palestinians are not interested in working.

Employers face high social charges without benefits.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many liberal professions are Palestinians still restricted from working in under the new law?

10

14

20

72

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do employers prefer to keep Palestinians in the black market?

To help them gain work experience.

To provide them with better job opportunities.

To exploit them economically with low wages.

To avoid paying taxes.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major issue faced by Palestinians living in camps?

Limited access to transportation.

Overcrowded and poor urban settings.

Insufficient healthcare services.

Lack of educational facilities.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one proposed solution to improve the living conditions of Palestinians?

Increasing the number of camps.

Improving public transportation.

Providing more job opportunities.

Granting the right to own property.