Women's Rights and Roles Answers

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Before 1960, it was rare for women to become heads of state. What is the most likely reason that it became more common after 1960?

A
Britain was always a leader in modeling positive changes in the world.
B
After 1960, the world saw more democracies being established.
C
The influence of men in government was at an all-time low.
D
Progress in gender equality was finally taking root in many parts of the world.
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Human rights can best be described as

A
the right to life, liberty, and security.
B
the fundamental rights that are always guaranteed.
C
the fundamental rights that belong to all people.
D
the right to equality before the law.
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Which correctly describes women in developed countries in the workforce today?

A
They receive about 75 percent of what men earn.
B
They take on less of the unpaid domestic labor.
C
They make up approximately 2/3 of the workforce.
D
They no longer work in the lower paying jobs.
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What can prevent a child from exercising his or her right to an education in some countries in the world? Check all that apply.

A
The school may not be able to deal with their disability.
B
Violence, racism, and discrimination may stop them.
C
They may have to work to help support their family.
D
Laws may prevent them from going to school.
E
The family can’t afford to pay for schooling.
F
They may lack the desire to attend school.
G
They may lack the ability to learn.
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The main reason Yemen ranks lowest in the world in gender equality is because

A
men make all the major decisions.
B
women make up less than 1 percent of parliament.
C
women have limited access to education.
D
men expect women to stay at home.
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Read the text of Title IX.No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.—Title IX

A
It expanded women’s athletic programs and thus participation at the high school and college level.
B
It required there be an equal number of men and women in athletic programs at the college level.
C
It required that women have free access to athletic programs at the high school and college level.
D
It expanded the outreach at the college level to recruit the best female players for their programs.
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Which is a correct statement about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

A
It was adopted by the UN Security Council during the worst of the Holocaust.
B
It is not accepted by enough countries to make a real difference.
C
It was adopted in 1948 by the UN General Assembly.
D
Its intention was to protect women’s rights.
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What was Golda Meir’s greatest achievement?

A
She served as prime minister of Israel.
B
She helped establish the country of Israel.
C
She showed strong leadership during war yet sought peaceful diplomatic relations with other countries.
D
She authorized retaliation against the murderers of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
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With the Industrial Revolution came opportunities for women to

A
work outside the home in factories.
B
demand equal pay with men for their work.
C
choose work over getting married and having children.
D
achieve total financial independence.
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Park Geun-Hye’s presidency is particularly challenging because

A
of the sudden increase in tension with Israel.
B
recovery from war is a challenge and struggle.
C
her country faces struggling economic times and tension with North Korea.
D
her attempt at peace talks with North Korea is not being met with enthusiasm.

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