Gender And Change

Question 1

Social norms

Answer 1

The rules for how people should act in a given group or society. These rules are often different for men and women. Any behaviour that is outside these norms is considered abnormal.

Question 2

Culture

Answer 2

The goal of the inherited ideas, beliefs, values and knowledge that constitutes the shared bases of social action.

Question 3

Status

Answer 3

The relative position or standing of men and women in a society.

Question 4

Unemployment gender ratio

Answer 4

The female unemployment rate as a percentage of the male unemployment rate.

Question 5

Pro-poor growth

Answer 5

To increase incomes of the poorest people at rates above the national average.

Question 6

Gender

Answer 6

According to the World Health Organisation, gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.