Debriefing form Flashcards
Ms. Kederis's answers
What is a Dowry?
a payment the bride’s family pays the groom
What are the affects of having a dowry that doesn’t satisfy the groom and his family?
abuse or death
What % of women report abuse?
32%
What country has the highest # of child brides?
India
What % of gov’t positions are held by women in India?
13%
What are some solutions to women’s issues?
Educating women on their rights and allowing more women into politics and government positions
What are endangered species mainly caused by?
Poaching and hunting
How much money does illegal tiger poaching bring in?
$2 billion
What does China use tiger parts for that worsens poaching?
medication
What other affects does poaching have, specifally on the environment?
with the lack of predators, prey animals grow out of control which is bad for the environment
What is the main religious conflict in South Asia?
Hindu vs Muslim
Why was there tension between religious groups before?
British control and the partition of India in 1947
When was the partition of India?
1947
What is Kashmir? Why is it being divided?
a region bordered by China, Pakistan, and India - all three countries want control
Why does Pakistan want control of Kashmir?
because there are mainly Muslims there
What caused the tension in Kashmir to ramp up?
the partition of India in 1947
Why is the territorial disputes for Kashmir very concerning?
all of the countries have nuclear weapons
How many wars have been fought for Kashmir?
at least 3 wars
How has India’s population increased since their independence?
It has tripled - from 300M to 1.4B
How many people are in South Asia? What %?
2B, 24% world population
What are some causes of population growth?
better food, medical advancements, povery, lack of birth control
What is Pakistan’s growth rate? How many kids is that per woman?
3%, 6 kids per woman
How much will is India’s population expected to increase in 25 years?
it will double
