Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of the 'feminization of poverty' as discussed in the course materials?

Accepted Answer

It highlights that women are more likely to experience poverty due to gendered constraints, unpaid care work, and restricted opportunities.

Question 2

According to Amartya Sen's 'capabilities' approach, which of the following best defines poverty?

Accepted Answer

Poverty is the lack of real opportunities to live the kind of life one values, not just a lack of money.

Question 3

A household has low income but access to healthcare, education, and strong community support. According to the multidimensional view of poverty, how would this household's well-being be assessed?

Accepted Answer

They may not be considered poor if their access to resources provides them with well-being and opportunities.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of capital that households rely on to overcome poverty?

Accepted Answer

Political capital (number of votes in elections)

Question 5

Why is measuring poverty at the household level problematic from a gender perspective?

Accepted Answer

It assumes equal distribution of resources within households, ignoring intra-household inequalities that often disadvantage women and children.

Question 6

Which of the following is a key limitation of using income alone to measure poverty, according to the course materials?

Accepted Answer

Income alone does not capture well-being, as it misses aspects like access to healthcare, education, and social protection.

Question 7

A development program aims to reduce poverty by increasing women's access to land ownership. Which structural determinant of poverty is this program addressing?

Accepted Answer

Legal restrictions on resource access

Question 8

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'secondary poverty' within households?

Accepted Answer

A household where women and children receive fewer resources than men, despite the household not being officially poor.

Question 9

Which of the following is a reason why female-headed households are often labeled as the 'poorest of the poor'?

Accepted Answer

They bear sole responsibility for children and often lack a male breadwinner, amplifying economic strain.

Question 10

In the Gambia case study, what was a key finding regarding female-headed households?

Accepted Answer

Extended family support and social norms influenced the economic status of female-headed households, sometimes mitigating poverty.

Question 11

Which of the following is a policy recommendation for addressing the feminization of poverty?

Accepted Answer

Address structural determinants such as labor market segregation, unequal access to resources, and unpaid reproductive labor.

Question 12

Which gender-sensitive measure adjusts the Human Development Index (HDI) for gender gaps in life expectancy, education, and income?

Accepted Answer

Gender Development Index (GDI)

Question 13

A woman earns wages but is excluded from decision-making and has limited opportunities. According to the multidimensional view of poverty, which aspect of poverty does this scenario highlight?

Accepted Answer

Lack of participation, dignity, and empowerment

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the 'livelihoods approach' to understanding poverty?

Accepted Answer

It examines how households survive and the multiple resources they use, including unpaid work and public goods.

Question 15

Which of the following equations best represents the multidimensional nature of poverty, as discussed in the course?

Accepted Answer

$$Poverty = f(Income, Resources, Power, Social Inclusion)$$

Question 16

A policy analyst wants to measure women's empowerment in a country. Which indicator would best capture women's political and economic participation?

Accepted Answer

Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)

Question 17

Which of the following is a common misconception about female-headed households and poverty?

Accepted Answer

All female-headed households are inherently poorer than male-headed households.

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why unpaid domestic work is essential to consider in poverty analysis?

Accepted Answer

It contributes significantly to household survival and well-being, even though it is not captured in income measures.

Question 19

A development intervention uses participatory approaches to involve poor women in analyzing their own experiences of poverty. What is a key benefit of this approach?

Accepted Answer

It allows for multidimensional and relational understandings of poverty, incorporating lived experiences.

Question 20

Which of the following is a multi-step strategy that female-headed households might use to adapt to economic strain, as discussed in the course?

Accepted Answer

Combining multiple earners, extended family arrangements, and home-based enterprises to support children's nutrition and education.

Week 4 : Feminization of Poverty

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