Understanding Gender Inequality and Its Impact on Societies

What is one of the main consequences of oppressing women in a society?

• Improved educational outcomes

• Higher levels of violence and instability

• More stable political systems

• Increased economic growth

How does the practice of bride-pricing in South Sudan contribute to societal issues?

• It reduces poverty levels

• It leads to early marriages and violence

• It promotes gender equality

• It increases educational opportunities for women

What is a significant effect of polygyny on young men in societies where it is practiced?

• Increased access to education

• Higher likelihood of joining armed groups

• Greater political influence

• Improved mental health

What is a key factor that makes it difficult to end practices like polygamy and bride-pricing?

• Insufficient economic resources

• High levels of education

• Tradition of male kinship groups

• Lack of international awareness

What is a common feature of the most unstable states according to the Fragile States Index?

• High levels of gender equality

• Strong female leadership

• Widespread practice of polygyny

• Low levels of violence

What role do male kinship groups play in gender inequality?

• They promote women's rights

• They suppress women's autonomy

• They encourage female leadership

• They support equal property rights

How does empowering women contribute to societal stability?

• By limiting women's participation in decision-making

• By enhancing reforms and reducing conflict relapse

• By reducing the need for political change

• By increasing the number of conflicts

What is a common outcome of revolutions that involve women?

• They lead to more authoritarian governments

• They result in less legitimate movements

• They often end with better governments

• They decrease international support

What is a potential benefit of raising the marriage age for girls to 18?

• It would reduce women's rights

• It would increase poverty levels

• It would stabilize countries

• It would decrease educational opportunities

What is a significant impact of women's political participation on peace processes?

• It has no effect on peace processes

• It increases the risk of conflict relapse

• It leads to more violent outcomes

• It is associated with a lower risk of conflict relapse