L6- Gender Equality

Question 1

In the west what percentage of women are in upper management and company boards?

Answer 1

10-20%

Question 2

In the UK previously, who decided the number of children women had?

Answer 2

Men

Question 3

What were the typical female jobs in the west previously?

Answer 3

Textiles. Women had small hands and were not strong enough for work in factories.

Question 4

What percentage of uni students are female currently in the East?

Answer 4

10-15%

Question 5

What typical jobs do females have currently in the east?

Answer 5

Farming and serving tea in offices, men migrate to cities to provide income

Question 6

How have female rights changed in their decisions about working?

Answer 6

The removal of the ‘glass ceiling’ has meant women can choose how much work to do and how many children to have.

Question 7

What could be a disadvantage of women having more equal rights?

Answer 7

They are expected to return to work after having children which puts a double burden on them.

Question 8

How has globalisation helped to improve female rights?

Answer 8

Protesting has become easier as people can spread the messages through social media and get attention from various TNCs that set up in an area.

Question 9

Which country is an exception with also a large number of women in senior management?

Answer 9

Singapore

Question 10

What is likely to be the future for the East and Asia?

Answer 10

Continued lack of healthcare or childcare.

Question 11

Where are there more female managers than male?

Answer 11

America and Australia