Gender questions | form two Civics

One of the following customs perpetuate gender inequality among African societies.
A Homosexuality
B Early marriage
C Circumcision
D Bride price
E Polyganism.

Answer / Solution

UNSOLVED

A situation whereby there is equal opportunities to both men and women in different
social and economic needs is referred to as

1. gender identity.
2. gender blind
3. gender gap.
4. gender balance.

Answer / Solution

500. gender balance.

The process of exercising fairness and justice to both sexes is called
A gender discrimination. B gender issues.
C gender equality. D gender equity.

Answer / Solution

D gender equity.

Mr Maganga’s family had two children a girl and a boy. Both children were selected to join secondary education but the family decided to marry off the girl. How can you describe the family’s decision?

1. Gender blindness
2. Gender equality
3. Gender equity
4. Gender descrimination
5. Gender mainstreaming

Answer / Solution

500. Gender descrimination

Mona’s husband died and her in laws forced Mona to marry Tulizo, her late husband’s young brother. Such a family decision demonstrates

1. gender blindness.
2. gender stereotyping.
3. gender equality.
4. gender mainstreaming.
5. gender discrimination.

Answer / Solution

UNSOLVED