Women's Movements and Education Challenges

The video discusses women's empowerment, highlighting biases and stereotypes that limit women's roles in society. It explores historical and current challenges in women's education, profiling pioneers like Pandita Ramabai and Rashundari Devi. The video also covers the women's movement, legal reforms, and efforts to raise awareness and solidarity for gender equality.

What percentage of women in India were engaged in agriculture according to the NSS 61st round survey 2004-05?

• 93.2%

• 73.5%

• 83.6%

• 63.4%

How do traditional stereotypes affect women's career choices?

• They provide equal opportunities for all professions.

• They limit women to conventional roles.

• They promote women in leadership roles.

• They encourage women to pursue technical fields.

What was a common belief about women's education in the past?

• It was encouraged by society.

• It would bring bad fortune to their husbands.

• It was only for the wealthy.

• It was essential for all women.

Who was known for learning to read and write Sanskrit despite societal norms?

• Rasundari Devi

• Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

• Pandita Ramabai

• Sarojini Naidu

What was the title of the first autobiography written by an Indian woman?

• Sultana's Dream

• Amarjeeban

• A Room of One's Own

• The Story of My Life

What is a significant challenge in providing education to girls in rural areas?

• Lack of interest in education

• High dropout rates due to poverty

• Abundance of educational resources

• Equal opportunities for all

What is a common reason for girls dropping out of school?

• Economic crises in families

• Preference for early marriage

• Availability of online education

• Lack of interest in studies

What is the primary focus of women's movements?

• Promoting traditional gender roles

• Creating awareness about social discrimination

• Encouraging women to stay at home

• Supporting men's rights

What was a significant outcome of women's movements in the 1980s?

• More traditional gender roles

• Decreased women's participation in the workforce

• Stricter laws against domestic violence

• Increased dowry deaths

What is celebrated on March 8th every year?

• World Education Day

• International Men's Day

• International Women's Day

• Global Equality Day