Educating Girls
Who else benefits from the education of girls?
Boys
When more women are hired what grows faster?
countries and economies
true or false - Women gravitate towards roles less valued ($$) by society
true
What percent of maternal deaths occur in developing countries?
99%
Quality of life
the standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual or group.
the chances of _______ decrease as girls gain more education
Sexual assult
true or false - the law has an impact on how many women are in the labor force.
true
What is one of the biggest challenges women face in the workplace
discrimination in the workplace
For every year a girl stays in school her income can increase by...?
11%
Employment equity
a western concept, equal pay for equal work
What is one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to education
poverty. education can be expensive
we know there are many economic barriers preventing girls from receiving an education, what are some non economic barriers?
Beliefs/traditions that oppress women, no safe transportation or the school is too far away.
more women will work when they are guaranteed...
equality
How many girls, globally, are unable to attend primary or secondary school?
130 Million
Entrepreneur
A person who takes risks by launching business ventures in the hope of making a profit
Why do boys get priority over girls when it comes to education.
Girls are needed at home to do domestic work such as house work and child care.
When women participate in the workforce at the same rate as men what increases?
a countries GDP
What are some potential actions that can be taken against dangerous working conditions.
legal actions, exploit on media platforms, consumers can boycott.
Each year, approximately, how many girls will be married under the age of 18?
12 Million
Standard of Living
the degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community.
Name 3 possible benefits of educating women.
Pass on what they learn, more employment opportunities, improve health, lower maternal death rates, decrease in child marriages, etc.
When girls are educated they are more likely to delay what?
Marrige
What is an examples of Cultural beliefs when it comes to women and work
women are permitted to only have unpaid jobs aka “Women’s work” - housekeeping, childcare and meal prep
True or False - An estimated 60% of undernourished people worldwide are women and girls
true
gender wage gap
The gender wage gap is the difference in earnings between women and men in the workplace