G-20 Basics
What international group is discussing women-led economic development?
What is the G-20?
What country first gave women the right to vote?
What is New Zealand?
Which G-20 country ranks highest in gender equality according to the guide?
What is Germany?
What is funded leave given to women after childbirth called?
What is paid maternity leave?
Why might a country support women-led economic development?
It can increase economic growth.
Which country's Prime Minister prioritized women-led development at the 2023 summit?
What is India?
In what year did New Zealand grant women voting rights?
What is 1893?
What African country has over half of its parliament made up of women?
What is Rwanda?
What is a microloan?
A small loan (usually up to $5,000) to start a business
Why might some governments oppose expensive gender-equality programs?
What is costs money/sexism/ insufficient government infrastructure.
In what city was the 2023 G-20 Summit held?
What is New Delhi?
What country first allowed women to have their own bank accounts separate from their husbands?
What is France?
Name one country identified as having relatively low gender equality rankings.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, or Japan
Which country's microloan programs are highlighted in the guide?
What is Colombia?
What is one risk of microloan programs?
Corruption, defaults, or unsuccessful businesses.
According to the guide, closing the gender gap could increase India's GDP by what percentage?
What is 18%?
Which country passed similar banking legislation in the 1960s?
What is the United States?
What challenge do many women in Japan face regarding careers and family?
Pressure to balance work and having children
What is family planning?
Information and resources that help people decide when/how many children to have
Why do supporters favor paid maternity leave?
It helps women balance careers and family responsibilities.
What is one limitation of the G-20's power?
It cannot directly enforce laws/resolutions.
Why was gaining voting rights important for women's economic development?
It allowed women to elect representatives who protected their interests.
What policy did Rwanda use to increase female representation in government?
What are quotas?
Name three policy solutions discussed in the guide.
Examples: maternity leave, microloans, education programs, birth control access
If you had $1 million to spend, which solution would you fund and why?
Judge's discretion (open-ended).