7.4 Women and Economic Development

Cards (28)

  • What is the definition of women's economic empowerment?
    Greater control over economic resources
  • Women's economic empowerment boosts GDP and diversifies industries.

    True
  • Greater women's participation in the economy leads to stronger local economies and social cohesion.
  • The factors affecting women's economic development can be divided into those that contribute to empowerment and those that hinder it.

    True
  • Gender-based discrimination and social norms are factors that hinder women's economic empowerment.
  • How do policies promoting women's economic progress contribute to overall economic development?
    By ensuring full participation
  • Government policies and organizational initiatives are crucial for promoting women's economic progress.

    True
  • Policies and initiatives empower women by increasing their access to education, credit, finance, and addressing labor market inequalities
  • Match the contributing factors with the hindering factors of women's economic empowerment:
    Education and skills training ↔️ Gender-based discrimination
    Ownership of productive assets ↔️ Unequal access to resources
    Labor force participation ↔️ Disproportionate unpaid care
    Financial decision-making ↔️ Limited access to credit
  • Arrange the benefits of women's economic empowerment in order of their societal impact:
    1️⃣ Increased Economic Growth
    2️⃣ Improved Family Well-being
    3️⃣ Enhanced Community Development
    4️⃣ Reduced Poverty
    5️⃣ Greater Gender Equality
  • Women's income plays a key role in reducing household vulnerability to poverty.

    True
  • Match the contributing factors with the hindering factors of women's economic development:
    Education and skills training ↔️ Gender-based discrimination
    Ownership of productive assets ↔️ Unequal access to resources
    Labor force participation ↔️ Disproportionate unpaid care
    Financial decision-making ↔️ Limited access to credit
  • Cultural resistance is a challenge for education and skills development programs for women.

    True
  • Arrange the key benefits of women's economic empowerment in order of their societal impact:
    1️⃣ Increased Economic Growth
    2️⃣ Improved Family Well-being
    3️⃣ Enhanced Community Development
    4️⃣ Reduced Poverty
    5️⃣ Greater Gender Equality
  • Improving women's economic empowerment is crucial for achieving gender equality.
  • What do empowered women invest more in, according to the text?
    Children's education and health
  • What is a key factor contributing to women's economic empowerment?
    Access to education
  • Match the policy or initiative with its benefit:
    Education and Skills Development Programs ↔️ Enhanced employability
    Access to Credit and Finance ↔️ Small business growth
    Labor Market Reforms ↔️ Equal pay
    Support for Women-Owned Businesses ↔️ Job creation
  • Ensuring women can fully participate in and benefit from the economy contributes to gender equality and overall economic development
  • Match the key policies and initiatives with their challenges:
    Education and Skills Development Programs ↔️ Cultural resistance, limited rural access
    Access to Credit and Finance ↔️ Stringent collateral requirements
    Labor Market Reforms ↔️ Enforcement gaps, bias in promotion
    Support for Women-Owned Businesses ↔️ Lack of mentorship, market limitations
  • Women's economic empowerment enables them to gain greater control over economic resources.

    True
  • Improving women's economic empowerment is crucial for achieving gender equality and promoting sustainable economic development
  • Women's economic empowerment contributes to increased economic growth by boosting GDP and diversifying industries
  • In Rwanda, women's increased involvement in agriculture has led to higher family incomes
  • Policies and initiatives from government and organizations aim to promote women's economic progress by addressing barriers and creating opportunities
  • Labor market reforms, such as equal pay and maternity leave, face enforcement gaps
  • Empowered women invest more in their children's education, health, and nutrition.

    True
  • Women's economic empowerment advances gender equality by promoting the equitable distribution of resources and opportunities