WorksheetsGENDER SENSITISATION
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which of the following statements about gender equality is true?
It affects both men and women.
Access to education is a gender equality issue
Most countries do not have a problem with gender equality.
Women have as much sexual freedom as men.
The _____ gap can be seen in the fact that there are very few female CEOs.
Promotion
Pay
Income
Job
Which of the following is not implied in the concept of “gender roles”?
Gender roles can be changed over time.
Gender roles are biologically determined.
Gender roles are socially constructed.
Gender roles can differ between as well as within cultures..
What is gender-responsive budgeting?
The creation of strong monitoring mechanisms to support accountability to women.
The analysis of gender-differentiated impacts of revenue raising policies, the allocation of domestic resources and ODA.
Government budgeting that contributes to gender equality.
All of the above.
Which statement reflects the approach to gender equality?
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.
Gender mainstreaming replaces the explicit promotion of women.
Gender mainstreaming simply means including women in development programmes.
Empowerment, i.e., targeted measures against gender-based discrimination and disadvantages, as well as specific activities to strengthen women’s rights.
Gender equality is only a topic of concern for the developing world.
What is the share of women among elected members of national parliaments worldwide?
5 per cent.
22 per cent.
29 per cent.
51 per cent.
What does (women’s) empowerment mean?
There are as many female heads of state as men.
The achievement of gender equality.
Women have as many seats in parliaments worldwide as men.
Gaining power and control over one’s own life.
Which effects can violent conflicts have on gender relations?
Both disempowering and empowering effects
Disempowering effects only
Empowering effects only
No effect at all
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
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)
How many women personally experience some form of gender-based violence in their lifetime?
3 out of 100
3 out of 50
1 out of 10
1 out of 3
Reservation for women in urban local governance was introduced by which constitutional Amendment?
72nd
73rd
74th
86th
“One is not born but rather becomes a woman”Who said it
John Stuart Mill
Betty Friedan
Simone de Beauvoir
Shulamith Firestone
One of the major causes of high maternal mortality rate in India is :
Anaemia among Women
Carelessness of doctors
Illiteracy
Adolescent pregnancies
Match the following schemes with their objectives :
(A) Mahila Samakhya Yojna ----i. Girl Child (A) iii ii iv i
(B) Apni Beti Apna Dhan---- ii. Education (B) i iv ii iii
(C) Indira Awas Yojna------ iii. Empowerment of Women (C) iv ii iii i
(D) Mahila Samridhi Yojna----- iv. Housing (D) ii i iv iii
Choose the correct expansion of MHFW.
Minimum Health, Food and Welfare
Maternal Health and family Welfare
Model Health, Food and Welfare
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The first Indian woman boxer to clinch gold medal at the Asian Games 2014 is
Laishram Sarita Devi
Aruna Mishra
Mary Kom
Sarjubala Devi
Which among the following is not a part of Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code:
Showing pornography against the will of a woman
Intercourse by a man with his wife during separation
A demand or request for sexual favours
Making sexually coloured remarks
Which of the following organizations focuses on empowerment of women working in the unorganised sector?
AIDWA
SEWA
AIWC
NHRC
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
All India Women’s Association
Department of child and women welfare
Ministry of women and child welfare
National Commission For Women
Which job is a female gender role?
Firefighter
Police Officer
Construction Worker
Secretary
Which is a gender stereotype of women?
Strong
Pretty
Athletic
Smart
It sets you into boxes of what you are and what you are not.
Gender Stereotypes
Gender Steroetypes
Gnder Stretotypes
Gender Inequality
It is the Average pay difference between men and women across all fields.
Gender Stereotypes
Gender Wage Gap
Lack of Women in Leadership Roles
None of the Answer
This animal comes in which category?
Feminine
Masculine
Common Gender
Neuter Gender
The nouns used for both masculine and feminine gender are categorized as neuter gender.
True
False
One's innermost concept of self as female, male, blend of both or neither is __
Gender binary
Gender expression
Gender identity
Gender perspective
What role do gender norms play in society?
Norms encourage social conformity
Norms destabilize the social order
Norms don't have an effect on people's sense of self
Norms always set realistic expectations for behavior
A person's external appearance of their gender identity is known as
Gender expression
Gender orientation
Gender perspective
Gender conformity
The classification of gender into two distinct, opposite and disconnected forms known as masculine and feminine is
gender stereotypes
heteronormativity
sexual orientation
the gender binary
Which term is used to denote people whose gender expression does not fit neatly into a category?
LGBT
gender nonconforming
intersex
cisgender
People whose gender identity aligns with those typically associated with the sex assigned to them at birth are known as
Cisgender
Gender fluid
Nonbinary
Transgender
Many modern gender theorists have determined that
Notions of gender are constructed and perpetuated by society
The theory that biology determines gender is wrong
Humans can choose to dismantle or revamp gender norms if they wish
All of the above
Which bias does this image portray?
Linguistic
Unreality
Stereotyping
Fragmentation
This image was found in a history textbook to show the support women suffragettes received in their quest for the right to vote.
Unreality
Imbalance and Selectivity
Linguistic
Steroetyping
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.
Linguistic
Invisibility
Unreality
Stereotyping
Honor ____ occurs when a woman is perceived to bring shame to the family.
Ceremony
Retrieval
Violence
Harm
What is identity?
The qualities, characteristics or beliefs that make a person who they are.
The way a person acts
Understanding that identities can overlap and affect each other.
gender is...
a person’s sense of being male, female, neither or both
the state of being male or female
sharing a unique culture, religion or language
True or False: Gender roles are behaviors and choices that are associated with being male or female.
True
False
What is bias?
An attitude or belief in a stereotype that affects our understanding, actions, and decisions towards others.
An overly simple, unfair and untrue belief about a group of people
Understanding that identities can overlap and affect each other.
an example of a gender role is
Men are strong and don't cry
the fact that men are more superior than women
people who do not limit themselves to the male or female stereotyped characteristics
________________________: 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
Gender Blind
Gender roles
Gender awareness
gender
Emma Watson is a famous ______who often speaks out for women's rights.
determine
female
feminist
enforce
Providing education is an important way to raise income and ________between the poor and rich.
financial independence
feminist
pressure
bridge the gap
Why do you think there is a Gender Pay Gap? [3]
because women aren't given the same opportunities
because women are seen as weaker than men
because women haven't had many rights throughout history
because women are lesser than men
Sex is...
The behavior of a male & female
Intercourse
Biological characteristics
None of the above
The XX chromosome means it’s
a boy
A girl
Both
Mutation
The XY chromosome means it’s
A boy
A girl
Both
Mutation
