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GENDER SENSITISATION

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following statements about gender equality is true?

a)

It affects both men and women.

b)

Access to education is a gender equality issue

c)

Most countries do not have a problem with gender equality.

d)

Women have as much sexual freedom as men.

2.

The _____ gap can be seen in the fact that there are very few female CEOs.

a)

Promotion

b)

Pay

c)

Income

d)

Job

3.

Which of the following is not implied in the concept of “gender roles”?

a)

Gender roles can be changed over time.

b)

Gender roles are biologically determined.

c)

Gender roles are socially constructed.

d)

Gender roles can differ between as well as within cultures..

4.

What is gender-responsive budgeting?

a)

The creation of strong monitoring mechanisms to support accountability to women.

b)

The analysis of gender-differentiated impacts of revenue raising policies, the allocation of domestic resources and ODA.

c)

Government budgeting that contributes to gender equality.

d)

All of the above.

5.

Which statement reflects the approach to gender equality?

a)

Gender equality can be achieved with a three-pronged approach such as Policy dialogues, i.e., establish the strengthening of women’s rights and gender equality in high-level bilateral and multilateral development policy dialogues, in sector policy dialogues and in policy advice.

b)

Gender mainstreaming replaces the explicit promotion of women.

c)

Gender mainstreaming simply means including women in development programmes.

d)

Empowerment, i.e., targeted measures against gender-based discrimination and disadvantages, as well as specific activities to strengthen women’s rights.

e)

Gender equality is only a topic of concern for the developing world.

6.

What is the share of women among elected members of national parliaments worldwide?

a)

5 per cent.

b)

22 per cent.

c)

29 per cent.

d)

51 per cent.

7.

What does (women’s) empowerment mean?

a)

There are as many female heads of state as men.

b)

The achievement of gender equality.

c)

Women have as many seats in parliaments worldwide as men.

d)

Gaining power and control over one’s own life.

8.

Which effects can violent conflicts have on gender relations?

a)

Both disempowering and empowering effects

b)

Disempowering effects only

c)

Empowering effects only

d)

No effect at all

9.

The example below is a policy document from the fictional country of Michland. How many examples of gender insensitive language does it contain? Where are they?

0/9 found

PreamblePrecarious employment is arguably man's greatest challenge in the modern age. Michland is still recovering from the effects of the recent economic crisis, but the benefits have not been equally shared amongst her citizens. Although unemployment has begun to fall, the rise of low-pay, insecure jobs is threatening the ability of families to make ends meet. More and more families are facing poverty and insecurity, through no fault of their own. This development is wreaking havoc on workers from all occupations–from builders and policemen through to teachers and even waitresses.

On 1 November 2000, a spokesman for the President stated:

"The failures of the last government have left many families struggling. Our social inclusion strategy embodies the virile action needed to overcome the spectre of precarious employment and give everyone a decent chance in life"


ObjectivesThis strategy aims to ensure that:

Every employee has sufficient income and social protection to protect himself from poverty; There are adequate measures to support the work-life balance of women; Early years interventions are in place for parents and children at risk of poverty; Boys and girls everywhere have access to a decent education, regardless of their income

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10.

The examples are two fictional job descriptions released by the fictional Chocolate Foundation. How many examples of gender-discriminatory language can you see? Can you think better of alternatives?


Example 1 - Short description of the role:The Chocolate Foundation Board is looking for a new Chairman---------- to take the helm-------------------- and provide the strategic vision to move our organisation forward. He-------------------will be expected to participate actively in defining the organisational priorities of the coming year, drawing from his ------------extensive business insights quickly--------------------- mastering all the necessary details of the Foundation’s functioning.

Diversity is important to us as an organisation and we operate as a meritocracy. Everyone---------------- who meets the assessment criteria in the Application Pack is encouraged to apply for this position.

(a)  

11.

How many women personally experience some form of gender-based violence in their lifetime?

a)

3 out of 100

b)

3 out of 50

c)

1 out of 10

d)

1 out of 3

12.

Reservation for women in urban local governance was introduced by which constitutional Amendment?

a)

72nd

b)

73rd

c)

74th

d)

86th

13.

“One is not born but rather becomes a woman”Who said it

a)

John Stuart Mill

b)

Betty Friedan

c)

Simone de Beauvoir

d)

Shulamith Firestone

14.

One of the major causes of high maternal mortality rate in India is :

a)

Anaemia among Women

b)

Carelessness of doctors

c)

Illiteracy

d)

Adolescent pregnancies

15.

Match the following schemes with their objectives :

a)

(A) Mahila Samakhya Yojna ----i. Girl Child (A) iii ii iv i

b)

(B) Apni Beti Apna Dhan---- ii. Education (B) i iv ii iii

c)

(C) Indira Awas Yojna------ iii. Empowerment of Women (C) iv ii iii i

d)

(D) Mahila Samridhi Yojna----- iv. Housing (D) ii i iv iii

16.

Choose the correct expansion of MHFW.

a)

Minimum Health, Food and Welfare

b)

Maternal Health and family Welfare

c)

Model Health, Food and Welfare

d)

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

17.

The first Indian woman boxer to clinch gold medal at the Asian Games 2014 is

a)

Laishram Sarita Devi

b)

Aruna Mishra

c)

Mary Kom

d)

Sarjubala Devi

18.

Which among the following is not a part of Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code:

a)

Showing pornography against the will of a woman

b)

Intercourse by a man with his wife during separation

c)

A demand or request for sexual favours

d)

Making sexually coloured remarks

19.

Which of the following organizations focuses on empowerment of women working in the unorganised sector?

a)

AIDWA

b)

SEWA

c)

AIWC

d)

NHRC

20.

In 1992, the Government of India set-up this statutory body to study and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and legal safeguards provided for women. This body is known as

a)

All India Women’s Association

b)

Department of child and women welfare

c)

Ministry of women and child welfare

d)

National Commission For Women

21.

Which job is a female gender role?

a)

Firefighter

b)

Police Officer

c)

Construction Worker

d)

Secretary

22.

Which is a gender stereotype of women?

a)

Strong

b)

Pretty

c)

Athletic

d)

Smart

23.

It sets you into boxes of what you are and what you are not.

a)

Gender Stereotypes

b)

Gender Steroetypes

c)

Gnder Stretotypes

d)

Gender Inequality

24.

It is the Average pay difference between men and women across all fields.

a)

Gender Stereotypes

b)

Gender Wage Gap

c)

Lack of Women in Leadership Roles

d)

None of the Answer

25.

This animal comes in which category?

a)

Feminine

b)

Masculine

c)

Common Gender

d)

Neuter Gender

26.

The nouns used for both masculine and feminine gender are categorized as neuter gender.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

One's innermost concept of self as female, male, blend of both or neither is __

a)

Gender binary

b)

Gender expression

c)

Gender identity

d)

Gender perspective

28.

What role do gender norms play in society?

a)

Norms encourage social conformity

b)

Norms destabilize the social order

c)

Norms don't have an effect on people's sense of self

d)

Norms always set realistic expectations for behavior

29.

A person's external appearance of their gender identity is known as

a)

Gender expression

b)

Gender orientation

c)

Gender perspective

d)

Gender conformity

30.

The classification of gender into two distinct, opposite and disconnected forms known as masculine and feminine is

a)

gender stereotypes

b)

heteronormativity

c)

sexual orientation

d)

the gender binary

31.

Which term is used to denote people whose gender expression does not fit neatly into a category?

a)

LGBT

b)

gender nonconforming

c)

intersex

d)

cisgender

32.

People whose gender identity aligns with those typically associated with the sex assigned to them at birth are known as

a)

Cisgender

b)

Gender fluid

c)

Nonbinary

d)

Transgender

33.

Many modern gender theorists have determined that

a)

Notions of gender are constructed and perpetuated by society

b)

The theory that biology determines gender is wrong

c)

Humans can choose to dismantle or revamp gender norms if they wish

d)

All of the above

34.
What gender had the most economical impact?
a)
Men
b)
Women
35.

Which bias does this image portray?

a)

Linguistic

b)

Unreality

c)

Stereotyping

d)

Fragmentation

36.

This image was found in a history textbook to show the support women suffragettes received in their quest for the right to vote.

a)

Unreality

b)

Imbalance and Selectivity

c)

Linguistic

d)

Steroetyping

37.

A group doctors and nurses was asked to list the ten medical researchers discussed and presented at a professional development convention. The final list was comprised of men only.

a)

Linguistic

b)

Invisibility

c)

Unreality

d)

Stereotyping

38.

Honor ____ occurs when a woman is perceived to bring shame to the family.

a)

Ceremony

b)

Retrieval

c)

Violence

d)

Harm

39.

What is identity?

a)

The qualities, characteristics or beliefs that make a person who they are.

b)

The way a person acts

c)

Understanding that identities can overlap and affect each other.

40.

gender is...

a)

a person’s sense of being male, female, neither or both

b)

the state of being male or female

c)

sharing a unique culture, religion or language

41.

True or False: Gender roles are behaviors and choices that are associated with being male or female.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

What is bias?

a)

An attitude or belief in a stereotype that affects our understanding, actions, and decisions towards others.

b)

An overly simple, unfair and untrue belief about a group of people

c)

Understanding that identities can overlap and affect each other.

43.

an example of a gender role is

a)

Men are strong and don't cry

b)

the fact that men are more superior than women

c)

people who do not limit themselves to the male or female stereotyped characteristics

44.

________________________: The recognition of the fact that life experience, expectations, and needs of women and men are different, that they often involve inequality and are subject to change

a)

Gender Blind

b)

Gender roles

c)

Gender awareness

d)

gender

45.

Emma Watson is a famous ______who often speaks out for women's rights.

a)

determine

b)

female

c)

feminist

d)

enforce

46.

Providing education is an important way to raise income and ________between the poor and rich.

a)

financial independence

b)

feminist

c)

pressure

d)

bridge the gap

47.

Why do you think there is a Gender Pay Gap? [3]

a)

because women aren't given the same opportunities

b)

because women are seen as weaker than men

c)

because women haven't had many rights throughout history

d)

because women are lesser than men

48.

Sex is...

a)

The behavior of a male & female

b)

Intercourse

c)

Biological characteristics

d)

None of the above

49.

The XX chromosome means it’s

a)

a boy

b)

A girl

c)

Both

d)

Mutation

50.

The XY chromosome means it’s

a)

A boy

b)

A girl

c)

Both

d)

Mutation