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Gender and Employment

Description: This quiz covers various aspects related to gender and employment, including historical perspectives, current trends, and challenges faced by individuals in the workplace.
Number of Questions: 15
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Historically, women's participation in the labor force has been influenced by which factors?

  1. Cultural norms and expectations

  2. Economic conditions and opportunities

  3. Technological advancements

  4. Government policies and regulations

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Women's labor force participation has been shaped by a combination of cultural, economic, technological, and political factors throughout history.

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

  1. New Zealand

  2. Australia

  3. United States

  4. United Kingdom

  5. Switzerland

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

The concept of the 'glass ceiling' refers to:

  1. The invisible barrier that prevents women from reaching top leadership positions

  2. The wage gap between men and women

  3. The discrimination faced by women in male-dominated fields

  4. The lack of opportunities for women in STEM careers

  5. The underrepresentation of women in politics

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'glass ceiling' is a metaphor used to describe the invisible barriers that prevent women from advancing to higher levels of leadership in organizations.

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

  1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  2. World Bank

  3. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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

  5. World Trade Organization (WTO)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

The term 'equal pay for equal work' refers to:

  1. Equal pay for men and women performing the same job

  2. Equal pay for men and women performing jobs of equal value

  3. Equal pay for men and women regardless of their job titles

  4. Equal pay for men and women regardless of their seniority level

  5. Equal pay for men and women regardless of their experience

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Equal pay for equal work means that men and women should receive equal pay for performing jobs that are of equal value, even if the jobs have different titles or descriptions.

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

  1. Sweden

  2. Norway

  3. Finland

  4. Iceland

  5. Denmark

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Iceland has the highest female labor force participation rate in the world, with over 80% of women aged 15-64 participating in the labor force.

The concept of 'intersectionality' in gender and employment refers to:

  1. The overlapping and interconnected nature of different forms of discrimination

  2. The unique experiences of women from different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

  3. The challenges faced by women with disabilities in the workplace

  4. The discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace

  5. The underrepresentation of women in leadership positions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intersectionality is a concept that recognizes that different forms of discrimination, such as sexism, racism, and classism, can overlap and intersect, creating unique experiences of oppression and inequality.

Which international treaty is specifically designed to address discrimination against women in employment?

  1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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

  5. Convention on the Rights of the Child

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CEDAW is an international treaty that specifically addresses discrimination against women in all areas of life, including employment.

Which country has the largest gender pay gap among OECD countries?

  1. Japan

  2. South Korea

  3. Mexico

  4. Chile

  5. Turkey

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Japan has the largest gender pay gap among OECD countries, with women earning only 74% of what men earn on average.

The term 'pink-collar jobs' refers to:

  1. Jobs that are predominantly held by women

  2. Jobs that are considered to be 'feminine' or 'low-skilled'

  3. Jobs that are associated with low pay and limited opportunities for advancement

  4. Jobs that are often undervalued and underpaid

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Pink-collar jobs are jobs that are predominantly held by women, often considered to be 'feminine' or 'low-skilled', and are associated with low pay and limited opportunities for advancement.

Which country was the first to introduce a national paid parental leave policy?

  1. Sweden

  2. Norway

  3. Finland

  4. Iceland

  5. Denmark

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sweden was the first country to introduce a national paid parental leave policy in 1974.

The concept of 'gender mainstreaming' in employment refers to:

  1. Integrating a gender perspective into all policies, programs, and activities

  2. Promoting equal opportunities for men and women in the workplace

  3. Addressing the specific needs of women in the labor market

  4. Challenging gender stereotypes and biases in the workplace

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Gender mainstreaming in employment involves integrating a gender perspective into all policies, programs, and activities to promote equal opportunities for men and women, address the specific needs of women in the labor market, and challenge gender stereotypes and biases in the workplace.

Which country has the highest rate of female entrepreneurship in the world?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Brazil

  5. Nigeria

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Nigeria has the highest rate of female entrepreneurship in the world, with over 40% of women owning or operating a business.

The term 'occupational segregation' refers to:

  1. The concentration of men and women in different occupations

  2. The unequal distribution of men and women across different job categories

  3. The segregation of men and women into different industries

  4. The separation of men and women into different workplaces

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Occupational segregation refers to the concentration of men and women in different occupations, the unequal distribution of men and women across different job categories, the segregation of men and women into different industries, and the separation of men and women into different workplaces.

Which country has the highest representation of women in parliament?

  1. Rwanda

  2. Nicaragua

  3. United Arab Emirates

  4. Cuba

  5. Bolivia

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rwanda has the highest representation of women in parliament, with over 60% of parliamentary seats held by women.

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