All Flashcards
Explain the concept of the gender pay gap.
Women earn less than men for the same work due to discrimination, societal norms, and career choices.
What is the role of economic development in changing women's roles?
Increased workforce participation, shifting family dynamics, and greater independence for women.
Explain the concept of unpaid care work's impact on women.
Limits women's ability to participate in paid work, perpetuating income inequality.
What is the impact of microloans on women's empowerment?
Helps women start businesses, provides income, and promotes economic independence.
How do stereotypes affect women's career choices?
Societal expectations limit career choices and perpetuate gender inequality.
Explain the role of education in women's economic development.
Education provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, improving economic prospects.
What is the role of access to credit for women entrepreneurs?
Access to credit allows women to start or expand businesses, increasing their income.
Explain the impact of discrimination on women's opportunities.
Bias in hiring, promotion, and pay limits women's career advancement.
Describe the concept of shifting family dynamics due to economic development.
Traditional gender roles change, requiring more support services like childcare.
Explain the role of the Millennium Development Goals in promoting gender equality.
Aimed to eliminate gender disparities in education, employment, and reduce violence against women.
What is the effect of the gender pay gap on women?
Reduced economic independence, increased poverty, and limited opportunities.
What is the effect of discrimination on women's career advancement?
Limited opportunities for promotion and higher pay, perpetuating inequality.
What are the causes and effects of limited access to education for women?
Causes: poverty, cultural norms. Effects: reduced job opportunities, lower income.
What is the effect of unpaid care work on women's economic participation?
Limits women's ability to participate in paid work, reducing their income.
What is the effect of microloans on women's economic empowerment?
Increased income, improved living standards, and greater economic independence.
What are the causes and effects of stereotypes on women's career choices?
Causes: societal expectations. Effects: limited career choices, reduced opportunities.
What is the effect of increased economic development on women's workforce participation?
More access to jobs and education, leading to higher workforce participation.
What are the causes and effects of limited access to credit for women?
Causes: lack of collateral, discrimination. Effects: difficulty starting/expanding businesses.
What is the effect of MDGs on gender equality?
Increased awareness, focused efforts on gender equality, and improved outcomes in education and health.
What is the effect of economic independence on women's health?
Improved access to healthcare and better overall health outcomes.
What is income inequality?
Unequal distribution of wealth and income in a society.
Define the gender pay gap.
Women earn less than men for the same work, on average.
What are microloans?
Small loans given to individuals or small businesses, often in developing countries.
Define unpaid care work.
The burden of childcare and eldercare, often falling on women.
What is economic independence?
Less reliance on others, more financial freedom.
Define discrimination in the workplace.
Workplace bias that limits opportunities and pay.
What are Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
A set of goals established by the UN to address global issues.
Define 'shifting family dynamics'.
Changes in traditional gender roles within families.
What is 'access' in the context of economic development?
The ability to obtain resources like education, training, and jobs.
Define 'empowerment' in the context of microloans.
Promoting economic independence and improving living standards.