TOPIC: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (GENDER STUDIES)
1. Gender studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores the social, cultural, and political aspects of:
a) Biological differences between men and women
b) Gender identity and sexual orientation
c) Economic development
d) Environmental sustainability
2. What is the term for the systematic social, economic, and political disadvantages that women and marginalized groups may face?
a) Gender equity
b) Gender bias
c) Gender inequality
d) Gender identity
3. Which feminist perspective emphasizes the importance of examining the ways in which gender intersects with other social identities like race, class, and sexuality?
a) Liberal feminism
b) Radical feminism
c) Intersectional feminism
d) Ecofeminism
4. The concept of the "gender pay gap" refers to:
a) Men and women earning equal pay for equal work
b) Men earning less than women in the workplace
c) Women earning less than men for similar work
d) Gender not being a factor in determining pay
5. Which term describes the unequal and often harmful treatment of individuals based on their perceived violation of gender norms?
a) Sexism
b) Heterosexism
c) Gender conformity
d) Gender identity
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6. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) focuses on:
a) Climate change mitigation
b) Gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls
c) Access to clean water and sanitation
d) Quality education for all
7. Which concept refers to the expectations and norms society places on individuals based on their perceived gender?
a) Gender identity
b) Gender roles
c) Gender bias
d) Gender dysphoria
8. Which organization is known for its global advocacy on issues related to reproductive rights, maternal health, and gender equality?
a) World Bank
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) UNICEF
d) Planned Parenthood
9. "Patriarchy" is a social system characterized by:
a) Equal power distribution between men and women
b) Female dominance in all aspects of society
c) Male dominance and the reinforcement of traditional gender roles
d) A matriarchal societal structure
10. The term "gender mainstreaming" refers to:
a) Promoting binary gender norms
b) Integrating a gender perspective into all policies and programs
c) Eliminating the concept of gender entirely
d) Focusing exclusively on men's issues in society