Explain the relationship between gender equality and various measures of global inequality. That is, how is addressing the rights of women and their equal access to education, technology, work, and control of their bodies tied to the overall health of a particular country or society?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Generally, as women’s educational levels, rights, and freedoms are increased, levels also increase for their children, families, community, and country.
KEY: Learning Objective: 8.1: Describe quantitative and qualitative dimensions of global wealth, poverty, and inequality.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Hunger, Mortality, and Fertility in Poor Countries
Difficulty Level: Medium
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