Question 1

According to Kalpana Wilson, what is a key critique of 'neoliberal feminism' in development discourse?

Accepted Answer

It individualizes empowerment and aligns gender equality with market-based solutions.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the transition from Women in Development (WID) to Gender and Development (GAD) approaches?

Accepted Answer

From focusing on women's inclusion in development to analyzing gendered power relations.

Question 3

In the context of Wilson's article, what is meant by 'instrumentalizing' gender equality?

Accepted Answer

Using gender equality as a means to achieve broader economic or development goals.

Question 4

Which international institution's approach to gender is critiqued by Wilson as exemplifying neoliberal feminism?

Accepted Answer

World Bank

Question 5

According to the article, what is a limitation of the WID (Women in Development) approach?

Accepted Answer

It failed to address the underlying gendered power relations and focused mainly on including women in existing structures.

Question 6

Wilson discusses the 'adolescent girl' as an 'idealized agent' of development. What is a key critique of this framing?

Accepted Answer

It often ignores the structural inequalities and broader social relations that shape girls' lives.

Question 7

Which of the following best characterizes the 'neoliberal' approach to gender and development, as critiqued by Wilson?

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing individual responsibility and entrepreneurialism for women.

Question 8

How does Wilson suggest a 'radical re-appropriation' of gender and development should proceed?

Accepted Answer

By critically rethinking development, centering collective action, and challenging neoliberal frameworks.

Question 9

Which of the following is a key difference between WID and GAD approaches, according to the article?

Accepted Answer

WID focuses on women's inclusion, while GAD analyzes gendered power relations.

Question 10

According to Wilson, what is a major risk of the 'instrumental' approach to gender equality in development?

Accepted Answer

It reduces gender equality to a tool for economic growth, rather than a goal in itself.

Question 11

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'neoliberal feminism' as discussed by Wilson?

Accepted Answer

A development program that encourages women to become entrepreneurs to lift themselves out of poverty.

Question 12

Wilson critiques the focus on 'empowerment' in neoliberal development discourse. What is her main concern?

Accepted Answer

Empowerment is often defined in individualistic and market-oriented terms, neglecting collective and structural change.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of 'instrumentalizing' gender equality in a real-world development context?

Accepted Answer

Promoting girls' education primarily to increase national economic productivity.

Question 14

According to Wilson, what is a key limitation of mainstream development institutions' approaches to gender?

Accepted Answer

They often fail to address the structural causes of gender inequality.

Question 15

Wilson references the work of feminist economists. What is a key insight from this field relevant to her critique?

Accepted Answer

Unpaid care work performed by women is essential to the functioning of economies but is often unrecognized.

Question 16

Which of the following equations best represents the 'instrumental' logic critiqued by Wilson, where gender equality is justified by its economic returns?

Accepted Answer

$$ 	ext{Economic Growth} = f(	ext{Gender Equality}) $$

Question 17

A development agency claims that increasing women's participation in the workforce will automatically reduce poverty. According to Wilson's critique, what is a flaw in this reasoning?

Accepted Answer

It ignores the structural barriers and unequal power relations that may persist despite increased participation.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the relationship between neoliberalism and feminism in development, as discussed by Wilson?

Accepted Answer

Neoliberalism co-opts feminist language to promote market-based solutions, often at the expense of structural change.

Question 19

Wilson discusses the importance of 'critical development thinking.' Which of the following is a key component of this approach?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the intersections of gender, class, and race in development processes.

Question 20

According to Wilson, what is a potential consequence of failing to move beyond 'instrumental' approaches to gender in development?

Accepted Answer

Gender equality may be pursued only when it serves economic interests, neglecting justice and rights.

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