Sheryl WuDunn: Our century's greatest injustice

Sheryl WuDunn: Our century's greatest injustice

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Education, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the importance of gender equity, focusing on the transformative power of educating girls. It highlights stories like Dai Manju in China and Beatrice Biira in Uganda, showing how education can break cycles of poverty. The speaker addresses global issues like gender-based discrimination, sex trafficking, and maternal mortality, advocating for education and economic opportunities for women as solutions. The talk concludes with a call to action, emphasizing individual responsibility and the potential for social change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Dai Manju's parents wanted to pull her out of school?

They planned to move to another village.

They believed education was not important.

They wanted her to get married.

They needed her to work in the rice paddies.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the $10,000 donation for Dai Manju's school?

The school was closed.

The school was renovated and scholarships were provided.

The money was returned.

The school hired more teachers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is identified as the central moral challenge of the 21st century?

Climate change

Gender inequity

Economic inequality

Technological advancement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant consequence of gender discrimination mentioned in the talk?

More educational opportunities for girls

Higher female mortality rates

Decreased economic growth

Increased male population

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is educating girls considered a powerful tool against poverty?

It increases government spending.

It leads to larger families.

It results in better resource allocation.

It reduces the need for foreign aid.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the benefits of bringing women into the formal labor force?

More government control

Reduced poverty

Higher birth rates

Increased unemployment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the top challenges mentioned in the fight against gender inequity?

Environmental issues

Political instability

Sex trafficking

Lack of technology

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