Gender Pay Gap
What is the gender pay gap?
A) The difference in the total number of hours men and women work
B) The difference in average pay between men and women for the same job
C) The difference in job opportunities between genders
D) The total earnings gap between different age groups
B) The difference in average pay between men and women for the same job
According to Hofstede’s dimensions, does Egypt have a high or low Masculinity score?
A) High
B) Low
C) Moderate
D) Unknown
A) High
Name one initiative the UAE has used to address the gender pay gap.
The Gender Balance Council or equal pay policies.
True or False: Policies alone are enough to close the gender pay gap.
A) True
B) False
B) False. Cultural shifts are also necessary.
Women in Egypt earn less than men even with similar qualifications.
A) True
B) False
A) True.
In Egypt, which sectors commonly employ women in lower-paying jobs?
A) Agriculture and manufacturing
B) Technology and finance
C) Education and healthcare
D) Transportation and logistics
C) Education and healthcare.
What does a high Masculinity score indicate about gender roles?
A) Gender roles are flexible and not well-defined
B) There is an emphasis on equality between men and women
C) Traditional gender roles are emphasized, with a focus on competitiveness and achievement
D) Gender roles are irrelevant in the workplace
C) Traditional gender roles are emphasized, with a focus on competitiveness and achievement
In which area is the UAE closer to achieving gender equality?
A) Public sector
B) Private sector?
A) Public sector.
What is one policy suggestion to help Egypt close the gender pay gap?
A) Increase taxes on businesses
B) Provide gender-neutral job opportunities
C) Implement stronger educational programs
D) Introduce advanced automation
B) Provide gender-neutral job opportunities
How do family responsibilities impact women’s careers in Egypt?
A) They help improve career advancement
B) They have no impact on careers
C) They limit career progression due to societal expectations
D) They make women more likely to work longer hours
C) They limit career progression due to societal expectations
True or False: The gender pay gap is only an issue in Egypt and the UAE.
A) True
B) False
B) False. It’s a global issue.
What is Egypt’s cultural stance on Achievement vs. Ascription?
Ascription, where status depends on gender, age, and connections over merit.
The UAE has fully closed the gender pay gap.
A) True
B) False
B) False. Challenges remain, especially in the private sector.
How can Egypt promote gender equality in the workplace?
A) By increasing the working hours for all employees
B) By providing equal access to leadership training and development programs for women
C) By reducing women's participation in the workforce
D) By focusing on traditional roles for men and women
B) By providing equal access to leadership training and development programs for women
Which country has made more progress in closing the gender pay gap in the public sector, Egypt or UAE?
A) Egypt
B) UAE
C) Both have made equal progress
D) Neither has made significant progress
B) UAE
Name a main reason for the gender pay gap in Egypt.
Traditional gender roles, limited access to leadership, or weak equal pay enforcement.
A culture that values Ascription limits women’s career opportunities.
A) True
B) False
A) True.
How has the UAE’s achievement-based culture helped with pay equality?
A) By increasing competition between men and women
B) By encouraging merit-based promotions and supporting women in leadership roles
C) By limiting job opportunities for men
D) By focusing only on traditional job roles
B) By encouraging merit-based promotions and supporting women in leadership roles.
Name a benefit of reducing the gender pay gap in a country.
Economic growth, reduced poverty, or more diverse leadership.
True or False: Closing the gender pay gap has no economic benefits.
A) True
B) False
B) False. Closing the gap boosts economic growth and productivity.
Which country ranks higher in gender pay equality, Egypt or UAE?
A) Egypt
B) UAE
C) Both are equal
D) Neither
A) UAE
How does Egypt’s Ascription-based culture affect women in the workforce?
A) It encourages women to pursue leadership roles
B) It restricts their career progression and pay equality due to traditional gender roles
C) It promotes merit-based promotions and equal opportunities
D) It ensures that women have higher pay than men
B) It restricts their career progression and pay equality due to traditional gender roles
What can Egypt learn from the UAE to reduce its gender pay gap?
A) Increasing taxes on businesses to fund social programs
B) Implementing gender balance councils and equal pay laws, especially in leadership
C) Reducing the number of women in the workforce
D) Limiting women to traditional roles in society
B) Implementing gender balance councils and equal pay laws, especially in leadership.
What role could a gender balance council play in Egypt’s efforts for pay equality?
A) Reducing the number of women in leadership roles
B) Ensuring that men receive higher salaries than women
C) Promoting policies that support equal pay and monitor gender equality in workplaces
D) Limiting discussions about gender roles in the workplace
C) Promoting policies that support equal pay and monitor gender equality in workplaces
What societal shift could help Egypt close the gender pay gap in the future?
A) Reinforcing traditional gender roles in the workplace
B) Reducing women's access to higher education
C) Shifting toward an achievement-based culture and encouraging gender equality in all sectors
D) Limiting career advancement opportunities for women
C) Shifting toward an achievement-based culture and encouraging gender equality in all sectors