Key Concepts & Terms
What is democracy?
A system where all citizens can participate in decision-making, such as voting or having representation.
What is one major barrier women face in achieving equality?
The wage gap.
What is one simple individual action people can take to help the environment?
Ex. Use less plastic (there can be many correct answers)
What is global stewardship?
Global stewardship is the responsible management and care of the environment, natural resources, and human well-being on a global scale.
Who was Khadijah in early Islamic history?
Khadijah was a successful businesswoman and the first Muslim woman.
What does consumer activism involve?
Making ethical choices with your money, such as buying local products or avoiding fast fashion.
According to Islam, what financial rights does a Muslim woman have within her family?
She has the right to be financially supported by male relatives and keeps full control over money she earns or receives, such as from her dower or work.
What is one way businesses can support gender equality?
Ex. By hiring women fairly (There can be many correct answers)
Name one environmental problem that global stewardship seeks to address.
Pollution of oceans, air, and soil. (There can be many correct answers)
What does the Qur’an say about our role in protecting the Earth?
The Qur’an teaches that humans are Khalifah's and are responsible for caring for and protecting the Earth.
What is the purpose of the UN Global Compact?
A voluntary agreement where corporations commit to human rights, safe labour, and sustainability.
How does education for girls help improve gender equality?
It increases economic opportunity, lowers birth rates, and promotes gender equality.
How can governments help reduce environmental harm?
For example, by enforcing eco laws or funding education (there can be many correct answers)
How does deforestation affect global stewardship?
It leads to the loss of biodiversity and harms ecosystems.
Name one way Muslim women participated in early Islamic leadership or community life.
Some women acted as influential advisors, took part in battles, or contributed to charitable work and resolving disputes (There can be many right answers)
What does the term “blue-washing” mean?
When companies claim to be ethical or sustainable without taking real, meaningful action.
What are two methods women used to fight for the right to vote?
Women held protests and marches to demand suffrage, and they also used petitions, speeches, and publications to spread their message.
What is one way global organizations or NGOs can support communities in need?
Ex. By giving aid or funding schools (there can be many correct answers)
Why is the lack of access to education for girls considered a global stewardship issue?
It limits gender equality, reduces economic opportunities, and affects the overall well-being of communities and future generations.
How do Muslim women today use their faith to empower themselves?
They use Islamic teachings to claim their rights, pursue education, and engage in social and political activities.
Explain the meaning of the term “feminization of poverty.”
It refers to the disproportionate number of women living in poverty and the growing trend of women being more affected by poverty than men.
How has globalization negatively impacted women, especially in developing nations, and how has social media pushed for change?
Globalization has led to the exploitation of women in labour markets, particularly in developing countries. However, social media has helped promote awareness and increase global pressure for women’s rights, such as during the Arab Spring.
How can individuals, governments, businesses, and NGOs each contribute to creating a more just and sustainable world?
Individuals can reduce waste and support fair trade; governments can pass and enforce eco laws and fight corruption; businesses can pay fair wages, stop greenwashing, and invest in clean energy; NGOs can protect human rights, promote peace, and support education and nature conservation.
How are social issues like child marriage and the gender wage gap connected to global stewardship?
They reflect inequality and harm human well-being, which weakens efforts to build a fair and sustainable world.
What is the difference between cultural traditions and Islamic teachings about women’s rights?
Cultural traditions are local customs that can limit women’s rights, but Islamic teachings give women clear rights in family, money, education, and society.