HR QUiz 3 Flashcards
(60 cards)
What does gender primarily refer to in human rights analysis?
Socially and culturally constructed meanings
What distinguishes gender equity from gender equality?
Equity acknowledges differences and seeks justice; equality offers the same to all
What is gender empowerment?
A process of increasing access to resources and decision-making
What does gender socialization involve?
Learning societal norms, values, and roles based on gender
When was CEDAW adopted?
1979
Why has Sudan not ratified CEDAW?
Due to cultural, religious, and political objections
What is the significance of the Beijing Platform for Action? (BPFA)
It identified 12 critical areas for advancing women’s rights
What area was NOT one of BPFA’s 12 critical areas?
Refugee rights
Which UN body was created in 2011 to promote global gender equality?
UN women
What year marked the start of the UN Decade for Women?
1975
the 1975 Mexico City Conference emphasized which three themes?
Equality, Development, Peace
Which concept best captures the idea that men and women relate through social expectations and norms?
Gender relations
Which of the following best defines masculinity/femininity
Traits traditionally associated with men and women in society
What was a major outcome of the Copenhagen Conference (1980)
Emphasis on education, employment, and health access.
What issue was highlighted as a challenge at the Copenhagen conference?
Lack of male involvement
The 3rd World Conference on Women took place in
Nairobi
Which concept promotes raising awareness of gender inequalities?
Gender Sensitization
Which major policy document emerged from the Beijing Conference?
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
What does gender mainstreaming mean?
Integrating gender concerns into all policies and programs
Which of the following is NOT one of the UN entities merged into the UN Women?
UNDP
Which form of activism uses public gestures to raise awareness?
Symbolic activism
Who are the athletes associated with the 1968 Olympics?
Tommie Smith and John Carlos
What is scholarly activism?
Using education and research to challenge oppression
Which activist founded the “Know Your Rights” campaign?
Colin Kaepernick