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Gender, Religion and Caste
Social Science · CBSE Class 10 · English Medium · 20 questions and answers
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- Q: What is the difference between sex and gender?
- A: Sex refers to the biological difference between men and women, while gender is the social division based on social expectations and stereotypes, not biology.
- Q: What is a sexual division of labour?
- A: A system in which all work inside the home is either done by the women of the family or organised by them, while men do most of the work outside the home; this is called the sexual division of labour.
- Q: What is a patriarchal society?
- A: A patriarchal society is one that values men more and gives them power over women; it is a system that puts men in a dominant position over women.
- Q: What is the feminist movement?
- A: Feminist movements are the agitations demanding enhancement of the political and legal status of women and improving their educational and career opportunities; radical women's movements aimed at equality in personal and family life.
- Q: What is the literacy rate and sex ratio issue in India?
- A: The literacy rate among women is lower (about 65%) compared to men (about 82%); the sex ratio (number of girls per 1000 boys) is low and declining, indicating discrimination and sex-selective abortions.
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