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Multiple choice political science women change the world social aspects of gender and women's education position of women and major social evils women empowerment

Feminists are those who argue for ________.

  1. Sexual division of labour

  2. equality of gender

  3. Opportunities for women in politics

  4. Reservation of seats in parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Feminist is a person who supports feminism and makes an effort to bring about a change that helps women get equal opportunity and status within society. Feminism strives to achieve political, economic and social equality of the sexes. Also, feminist are involved in organization of activity on behalf of women's rights and interests. Hence, option B is the correct answer. 

Multiple choice political science women change the world social aspects of gender and women's education position of women and major social evils women empowerment

____________ means the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

  1. Discrimination

  2. Indifference

  3. Impartiality

  4. Fairness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination involves a partial difference being made among different objects based on a certain criteria like race, caste, gender etc. Several groups have been discrimanted against in one situation or the other. In Judicial activities, discrimination is a major setback which leads to an influenced decision. The other three options that have been given indicate a completely opposite scenario where there's no difference being made.

Multiple choice civics women change the world social aspects of gender and women's education position of women and major social evils women empowerment

Name two countries, where the participation of women in public life is very high _______________.

  1. Uruguay and Uzbekistan

  2. Norway and Sweden

  3. Chile and Argentina

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nordic countries such as Norway and Sweden have the most gender equal political institutions with access and representation in administrative, key political positions. Norway was ranked as the most gender-equal nation in 2001 by UN index for gender equality. Whereas, Sweden had world's highest representation of women in parliament about 45% in 2010 elections.

Multiple choice political science women change the world social aspects of gender and women's education position of women and major social evils women empowerment

_____ wrote a book called 'Stree-Purush Tulana'. 

  1. Savitribai Phule

  2. Madam Cama

  3. Tarabai Shinde

  4. Ramabai Ranade
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tarabai Shinde  was a feminist activist who protested patriarchy and caste in 19th century India. She is known for her published work, Stree-Purush Tulana, originally published in Marathi in 1882.