Policies aimed at gender equality Flashcards
What are the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals aimed at?
Targeting gender equality
Established in 2015, these goals emphasize data investment to inform policies.
How do the SDGs recognize the interconnection across goals?
They require measurement and action on women’s exposure to poverty and undernutrition
This is essential for achieving poverty reduction.
What is the objective of China’s ‘Care for Girls’ policy?
To promote fundamental change in attitudes towards childbearing and weaken son preference
It addresses gender imbalance caused by preferences for male children.
What strict measures are included in China’s policy to address gender imbalance?
Management of termination drugs, forbidding infanticide, and discrimination against women
This aims to combat illegal activities related to gender bias.
What achievement did Honduras make regarding maternal mortality rates?
A 40% reduction in maternal mortality rate in seven years
This was based on 1990s data and involved accurate identification of maternal mortality.
What role did Dr. Cipriano Ochua play in Honduras’ maternal care improvements?
He helped identify accurate data on maternal mortality
This data was crucial for changing government policy.
What are the key components of maternal care improvements in Honduras?
Government financial support, community fees, and basic medical interventions
These include oxygen and resuscitation devices for newborns.
What is the focus of NGO development strategies in sub-Saharan Africa?
Targeting women in land ownership, resources, and finance access
Women are often disproportionately limited in these areas.
What method did the NGO Rural Development use to support women in Niger?
Tassas land management method to restore infertile land
This method improves crop yields significantly.
What is the challenge women face regarding land rights in Niger?
Lack of laws to protect women from losing land rights
Without strict laws, women fear confiscation of their land.
How do micro-finance schemes benefit women in developing countries?
They provide credit and business training through female cooperatives
Women tend to invest profits into long-term gains for their families.
What are the key areas addressed by the EU Action Plan 2017-2019?
Equal pay, occupational segregation, glass ceiling, care penalty, and women’s skills valuation
This plan aims to tackle the gender pay gap.
What societal issues does the EU Action Plan address?
Deep-rooted cultural and economic processes defining gender roles
It recognizes that the gender pay gap is systemic, not just about unequal pay.
What impact did the #MeToo movement have on policy?
Led to changes in government and corporate policies on sexual harassment
This includes improved vetting processes and policy reviews.
What actions have been taken in the USA due to the #MeToo movement?
Re-examined school policies and updated sexual harassment policies
This includes vetting for teachers and community group leaders.
What legal challenges have emerged related to the #MeToo movement?
Court cases challenging non-disclosure agreements in harassment complaints
These agreements often protect powerful individuals at the expense of victims.
