Practice Gender And Politics (3.1) - Gender, Religion and Caste

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
List one responsibility traditionally assigned to women in households.
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Think about daily tasks at home.
Question 2.
What percentage of the Lok Sabha seats do women currently hold?
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Consider if this is low compared to other countries.
3Question 3.
What is the main reason for the low representation of women in politics?
- Cultural stereotypes
- Educational background
- Work experience
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Think about societal views on gender roles.
4Question 4.
True or False: Feminist movements only focused on voting rights.
- True
- False
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Consider the multiple dimensions of these movements.
Question 5.
Design a campaign to increase women's political participation. What strategies would you use?
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Think about community resources and local leaders.
Question 6.
Critically assess the various barriers women face when trying to enter politics. What can be done to alleviate these barriers?
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Consider the systemic and attitudinal changes necessary.

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