0

Political Geography of Gender and Women's Rights

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the political geography of gender and women's rights. It covers topics such as the spatial distribution of gender inequality, the impact of political boundaries on women's rights, and the role of international organizations in promoting gender equality.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: political geography gender and women's rights spatial distribution of gender inequality political boundaries and women's rights international organizations and gender equality
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which country has the highest rate of female political representation in the world?

  1. Rwanda

  2. Sweden

  3. Finland

  4. Norway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2022, Rwanda has the highest rate of female political representation in the world, with women holding 61.3% of seats in the lower house of parliament.

What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities between men and women?

  1. Gender gap

  2. Gender inequality

  3. Gender disparity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender gap, gender inequality, and gender disparity are all terms used to describe the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities between men and women.

Which international organization is dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment?

  1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

  4. World Health Organization (WHO)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

What is the name of the global movement that advocates for women's rights and gender equality?

  1. Me Too Movement

  2. Black Lives Matter Movement

  3. Women's Rights Movement

  4. Time's Up Movement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Women's Rights Movement is a global movement that advocates for women's rights and gender equality.

Which country has the highest rate of female labor force participation in the world?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. United States

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has the highest rate of female labor force participation in the world, with women accounting for 43.7% of the labor force.

What is the term used to describe the practice of denying women access to education, employment, or other opportunities?

  1. Gender discrimination

  2. Sexism

  3. Misogyny

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender discrimination, sexism, and misogyny are all terms used to describe the practice of denying women access to education, employment, or other opportunities.

Which country has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the world?

  1. Sierra Leone

  2. Central African Republic

  3. Chad

  4. Niger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Leone has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the world, with 1,360 deaths per 100,000 live births.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women?

  1. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

  2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  3. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

  4. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CEDAW is the international treaty that aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women.

Which country has the highest rate of violence against women in the world?

  1. El Salvador

  2. Guatemala

  3. Honduras

  4. Nicaragua


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

El Salvador has the highest rate of violence against women in the world, with 12.1 homicides per 100,000 women.

What is the term used to describe the practice of marrying a girl before the age of 18?

  1. Child marriage

  2. Early marriage

  3. Forced marriage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Child marriage, early marriage, and forced marriage are all terms used to describe the practice of marrying a girl before the age of 18.

Which country has the highest rate of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world?

  1. Somalia

  2. Guinea

  3. Sierra Leone

  4. Mali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Somalia has the highest rate of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world, with 98% of women aged 15-49 having undergone the procedure.

What is the name of the international organization that works to improve the health and well-being of women and children around the world?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

WHO, UNICEF, and UNFPA are all international organizations that work to improve the health and well-being of women and children around the world.

Which country has the highest rate of women in leadership positions in the world?

  1. Norway

  2. Sweden

  3. Finland

  4. Iceland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norway has the highest rate of women in leadership positions in the world, with women holding 44.4% of leadership positions in the public sector.

What is the term used to describe the practice of denying women the right to vote?

  1. Women's suffrage

  2. Women's enfranchisement

  3. Women's right to vote

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women's suffrage, women's enfranchisement, and women's right to vote are all terms used to describe the practice of denying women the right to vote.

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

  1. New Zealand

  2. Australia

  3. Finland

  4. Sweden


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893.

- Hide questions