Heimler 7.4 Women and Economic Development
This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the relationship between economic development and gender roles, changes in female labor force participation, and the impacts of development on gender equality and access to education. Each question aligns with the College Board AP Human Geography Course and Exam Description (CED) essential knowledge and learning objectives for Topic 7.4.
Question 1
How does economic development generally affect women's roles in society?
It decreases women's access to education.
It increases women's participation in the workforce and education.
It reinforces traditional gender roles.
It has no impact on gender roles.
It leads to higher fertility rates.
Question 2
What is the term used to describe equality between men and women in terms of access to education and wages?
Gender equity
Gender parity
Gender neutrality
Gender bias
Gender equality
Question 3
Which of the following statements is true regarding women's education in more developed countries?
Women have less access to higher education than men.
Women enroll in college at a higher rate than men.
Women are discouraged from pursuing higher education.
Women's education levels have no impact on economic development.
Women are only educated in gender-specific fields.
Question 4
What is a common demographic effect of increased economic development on women?
Higher fertility rates
Earlier marriages
Delayed marriage and fewer children
Increased domestic responsibilities
No change in demographic patterns
Question 5
In less developed countries, what is a common characteristic of gender roles?
Gender roles are more flexible and equal.
Men and women have equal access to employment opportunities.
Traditional gender roles are more rigidly enforced.
Women dominate the workforce.
There is no distinction between men's and women's work.
Question 6
What is the wage gap?
The difference in wages between different industries.
The difference in wages between men and women for the same work.
The gap in wages between developed and developing countries.
The gap in wages between different age groups.
The difference in wages based on education level.
Question 7
Which of the following is a real-world example of a country with high fertility rates due to limited economic opportunities for women?
United States
Nigeria
Germany
Japan
Australia
Question 8
What is the purpose of microloans in the context of women's economic empowerment?
To provide large-scale funding for women's education.
To help women start or grow small businesses.
To fund government programs for gender equality.
To increase men's participation in the workforce.
To reduce the wage gap between men and women.
Question 9
How does gender parity typically vary between more developed and less developed countries?
More developed countries have less gender parity.
Less developed countries have more gender parity.
More developed countries have more gender parity.
Gender parity is the same in both more and less developed countries.
Gender parity is unrelated to a country's level of development.
Question 10
Which sector is often considered 'women's work' in many societies?
Finance
Construction
Nursing
Engineering
Technology
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