1) What was a key feature of children’s learning in Samoan society in the 1920s?
a) Formal school education
b) Learning through older children and adults
c) Online educational programs
d) Gender-segregated learning from an early age
Answer: b) Learning through older children and adults
Explanation: In Samoan society during the 1920s, children did not go to school but learned skills like childcare, household work, and fishing from older children and adults.
2) What role did boys around the age of nine typically take up in Samoa?
a) Indoor household work
b) Taking care of younger siblings
c) Learning outdoor jobs like fishing and planting coconuts
d) Assisting in cooking and basket weaving
Answer: c) Learning outdoor jobs like fishing and planting coconuts
Explanation: In Samoa, by the age of nine, boys typically joined older boys to learn outdoor jobs such as fishing and planting coconuts.
3) At what age did Samoan girls gain more freedom and start participating in activities like fishing and working in plantations?
a) As soon as they could walk
b) Around five years old
c) Nine years old
d) After the age of fourteen
Answer: d) After the age of fourteen
Explanation: Samoan girls gained more freedom and began participating in activities like fishing and working in plantations after they became teenagers, around the age of fourteen.
4) How were the experiences of growing up in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s different for boys and girls?
a) Boys and girls attended the same schools and activities
b) Boys and girls were taught the same skills at home
c) Boys and girls went to separate schools from Class VI onwards
d) There was no difference in their experiences
Answer: c) Boys and girls went to separate schools from Class VI onwards
Explanation: In Madhya Pradesh during the 1960s, from Class VI onwards, boys and girls attended separate schools, highlighting a distinct difference in their growing up experiences.
5) Why did girls in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s walk to school in groups?
a) For socializing
b) To engage in group studies
c) Due to fears of being teased or attacked
d) It was a school requirement
Answer: c) Due to fears of being teased or attacked
Explanation: Girls in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s walked to school in groups as a safety measure against the fear of being teased or attacked.
6) Why are boys usually given cars and girls dolls to play with according to societal norms?
a) Preference based on physical abilities
b) To prepare them for their future gender roles
c) Due to the availability of toys
d) Based on historical traditions
Answer: b) To prepare them for their future gender roles
Explanation: Society often gives boys cars and girls dolls as toys to subtly prepare them for their future roles as men and women, reflecting societal norms and expectations.
7) What does the term ‘double-burden’ refer to in the context of women’s work?
a) Working in two different jobs
b) The pressure of working both inside and outside the home
c) The responsibility of taking care of two families
d) The burden of learning two different skills
Answer: b) The pressure of working both inside and outside the home
Explanation: The term ‘double-burden’ refers to the situation many women face, where they are responsible for household work as well as professional work outside the home.
8) What is the common societal perception of women’s housework?
a) It is considered as important as professional work
b) It is recognized as contributing to the economy
c) It is often undervalued and not considered ‘real work’
d) It is seen as a leisure activity
Answer: c) It is often undervalued and not considered ‘real work’
Explanation: Societally, women’s housework is often undervalued and not considered ‘real work’ despite its necessity and the effort it requires.
9) What was the purpose of the central courtyard in the girls’ school in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s?
a) For sports activities
b) For cultural programs
c) To provide a secluded play area
d) For gardening activities
Answer: c) To provide a secluded play area
Explanation: The central courtyard in the girls’ school in Madhya Pradesh during the 1960s was designed to provide a secluded and safe play area, away from the outside world.
10) How is the work done by women within the home typically viewed in society?
a) As a professional job
b) As an important economic contribution
c) As natural and therefore not needing compensation
d) As a leisure activity
Answer: c) As natural and therefore not needing compensation
Explanation: Society often views the work done by women within the home as natural to their gender role, and therefore, it is not typically recognized as needing compensation or acknowledgment.
11) In the story of Harmeet and Shonali, what did the family not consider as ‘real work’?
a) Office work
b) Housework done by Jaspreet
c) Work done by domestic help
d) Schoolwork
Answer: b) Housework done by Jaspreet
Explanation: In the story, Harmeet and Shonali’s family did not consider the housework done by Jaspreet as ‘real work,’ reflecting a common societal perception.
12) What main responsibility is often expected of women and girls across various societies?
a) Professional careers
b) Housework and care-giving tasks
c) Outdoor work
d) Technological innovation
Answer: b) Housework and care-giving tasks
Explanation: Across many societies, women and girls are predominantly expected to handle housework and care-giving tasks, such as looking after children and elderly family members.
13) What is a common issue faced by domestic workers?
a) Overly high wages
b) Lack of work
c) Low respect and low wages
d) Too much leisure time
Answer: c) Low respect and low wages
Explanation: Domestic workers often face issues like low respect from their employers and low wages for their work, despite the hard and essential nature of their tasks.
14) Why do women’s household chores often go unrecognized?
a) Because they are not time-consuming
b) Due to the perception that these tasks are not physically demanding
c) Because they are seen as naturally fitting for women
d) They are widely recognized and appreciated
Answer: c) Because they are seen as naturally fitting for women
Explanation: Women’s household chores often go unrecognized because of the societal perception that these tasks are naturally fitting for women and, therefore, do not need special recognition or compensation.
15) What does the term ‘care-giving’ refer to in the context of women’s roles?
a) Providing professional medical care
b) Financial support to the family
c) Looking after and nurturing family members
d) Giving educational lessons at home
Answer: c) Looking after and nurturing family members
Explanation: ‘Care-giving’ refers to the range of tasks related to looking after and nurturing family members, which includes physical care and emotional support.
16) Why are girls’ and women’s work hours typically longer than those of men?
a) Because they have more leisure time
b) Due to the double burden of household and professional work
c) They are slower at completing tasks
d) Women generally prefer to work longer hours
Answer: b) Due to the double burden of household and professional work
Explanation: Girls’ and women’s work hours are typically longer because they often bear the double burden of managing both household tasks and professional responsibilities.
17) Which activity is a significant part of housework and care-giving?
a) Playing sports
b) Conducting business meetings
c) Fetching water and firewood
d) Attending professional seminars
Answer: c) Fetching water and firewood
Explanation: Fetching water and firewood are significant parts of housework and care-giving tasks, especially in rural areas, and are often physically demanding.
18) Why is housework considered time-consuming?
a) Because it requires a lot of planning
b) Due to the continuous and repetitive nature of the tasks
c) It’s not considered time-consuming
d) Because it requires specialized training
Answer: b) Due to the continuous and repetitive nature of the tasks
Explanation: Housework is considered time-consuming because it includes continuous and repetitive tasks that need to be done regularly, such as cooking, cleaning, and washing.
19) What societal perception leads to the devaluation of women’s housework?
a) The belief that housework requires professional skills
b) The notion that housework is physically demanding
c) The view that housework is naturally a woman’s role
d) The understanding that housework is a paid job
Answer: c) The view that housework is naturally a woman’s role
Explanation: The devaluation of women’s housework in society often stems from the view that it is a natural role for women and therefore doesn’t need recognition or compensation.
20) What is the impact of the ‘double-burden’ on women?
a) It gives them more leisure time
b) It leads to economic independence
c) It increases their workload and reduces leisure time
d) It enhances their professional skills
Answer: c) It increases their workload and reduces leisure time
Explanation: The ‘double-burden’ of managing both household and professional work increases women’s overall workload and significantly reduces their time for leisure or personal activities.
21) Why are domestic workers often disrespected, despite their hard work?
a) Because their work is highly valued
b) Due to the societal perception of their work being unskilled
c) They are always respected for their work
d) Because they are overpaid
Answer: b) Due to the societal perception of their work being unskilled
Explanation: Domestic workers often face disrespect despite their hard work because their work is socially perceived as unskilled and undervalued.
22) Why do women and girls in both rural and urban areas have to fetch water?
a) As a form of exercise
b) Due to the lack of public water facilities
c) It is a recreational activity
d) As part of a community service
Answer: b) Due to the lack of public water facilities
Explanation: Women and girls often have to fetch water in both rural and urban areas due to the lack of accessible public water facilities near their homes.
23) What happens if women’s work inside and outside the home is added up?
a) It shows men work more
b) It reveals that women and men work the same number of hours
c) It shows that women work fewer hours
d) It indicates that women spend more time working than men
Answer: d) It indicates that women spend more time working than men
Explanation: When women’s work inside (household chores) and outside (professional work) the home is added up, it generally indicates that women spend more time working compared to men.
24) What is the role of government in addressing gender-based work inequality?
a) To ignore the issue
b) To understand and take steps to remedy the situation
c) To leave it to individual families to resolve
d) To mandate longer work hours for women
Answer: b) To understand and take steps to remedy the situation
Explanation: The government plays a crucial role in understanding the reasons for gender-based work inequality and taking positive steps to remedy the situation, in line with the principles of equality enshrined in the Constitution.
25) What kind of support does the government provide to help women balance their double burden of work?
a) Providing high-paying jobs
b) Setting up anganwadis or child-care centres
c) Encouraging women to work fewer hours
d) Discouraging women from taking professional roles
Answer: b) Setting up anganwadis or child-care centres
Explanation: To help women balance their double burden of work, the government has set up anganwadis or child-care centres in several villages. This support allows women to work outside the home and helps girls attend school.
26) Why are crèche facilities mandated in organizations with more than 30 women employees?
a) To provide entertainment
b) To ensure women work longer hours
c) To support women in managing childcare
d) To encourage women to take up higher positions
Answer: c) To support women in managing childcare
Explanation: Crèche facilities are mandated in organizations with more than 30 women employees to support women in managing childcare, enabling them to take up and continue employment outside the home.
27) What does the term ‘identity’ refer to in the context of growing up as boys and girls?
a) A person’s job title
b) A sense of self-awareness of who one is
c) A person’s physical abilities
d) A person’s financial status
Answer: b) A sense of self-awareness of who one is
Explanation: In the context of growing up as boys and girls, ‘identity’ refers to a sense of self-awareness of who one is, which includes various aspects like being a boy or a girl, a sibling, and more.
28) What is the societal expectation placed on boys and girls regarding their future roles?
a) Boys and girls are expected to pursue the same careers
b) There are no expectations placed on boys and girls
c) Boys and girls are expected to fulfill specific roles as men and women
d) Boys and girls are encouraged to switch traditional roles
Answer: c) Boys and girls are expected to fulfill specific roles as men and women
Explanation: Societal expectations often dictate that boys and girls should prepare for specific roles as men and women, which influences their activities, education, and career choices.
29) What is an example of the devaluation of women’s work in society?
a) High salaries for women in corporate jobs
b) Recognition of women’s household work as important
c) The belief that housework done by women is not ‘real work’
d) Equal pay for equal work in all professions
Answer: c) The belief that housework done by women is not ‘real work’
Explanation: An example of the devaluation of women’s work in society is the common belief that housework done by women is not ‘real work’ and doesn’t require acknowledgment or compensation.
30) Why are toys like cars given to boys and dolls to girls?
a) Due to safety reasons
b) To prepare them for specific future roles based on gender
c) Because of the children’s personal preferences
d) To promote creativity equally among boys and girls
Answer: b) To prepare them for specific future roles based on gender
Explanation: Toys like cars and dolls are often given to boys and girls, respectively, to subtly prepare them for specific future roles based on societal gender expectations.
31) What role does the government play in promoting gender equality in work?
a) The government has no role in promoting gender equality
b) The government actively discourages gender equality
c) The government works to understand and address reasons for gender inequality
d) The government leaves it to private organizations to handle
Answer: c) The government works to understand and address reasons for gender inequality
Explanation: The government plays a significant role in promoting gender equality in work by understanding the reasons for gender inequality and taking steps to address and remedy these issues.
32) Why is it important to value the housework done by women?
a) Because it contributes significantly to the economy
b) It is not important to value housework
c) Because it is an easy task
d) Only if the housework is done perfectly
Answer: a) Because it contributes significantly to the economy
Explanation: Valuing the housework done by women is important because it contributes significantly to the well-being and functioning of families and, by extension, to the economy, even though it is often unpaid and unrecognized.