Sexism and The Role of Women in Contemporary Society

Daily lives

100

Name some of the things women face/hear on a regular basis

- slurs

- stereotypes

- humiliation

- Not feeling safe outside 

200

What is the main reason why so many women are living in extreme poverty?

Women don't have the same opportunities as men. Either in education or work force.

300

What percent of women aged 15+ report being sexually assaulted?

30% of all women

400

What is the term that refers to women being dumb?

Mansplaining

500

What is Pink Tax?

Feminine hygiene products are expensive for women to afford.

Household

100

Why is it said that "gender inequality starts at home"?

- Traditional values

- Gender roles

- Children see these gender roles from a young age and that sits with them. 

200

How are girls and boys treated differently in a household?

Girls are given chores (ie. cooking, cleaning)

Boys are given laborious chores (lawn mowing, repairing) 

300

Name an inequality issue in developing countries (the one we mentioned during our presentation) 

Women don't have property rights. Assets remain with the males.

400

How many women are killed by someone in their own household?

Every 11 minutes a woman gets killed in her house.

500

Name some ways changes can take place.

sample answer: getting rid of gender roles, education

Stereotypes

100

What are the ways to break gender stereotypes? 

Point it out 

Be an example of breaking the stereotype 

Speak up!

200

What is the definition of a 'gender role'? 

Actions, personality traits, and behaviours that each gender should possess. 

300

How are gender stereotypes harmful to women? 

They prevent women from feeling comfortable expressing who they are and want to be. 

They limit the possibilities of women. 

400

What percentage of women have experienced gender stereotyping? 

53%

500

What are the 4 categories of women stereotypes?

1) Personality traits 

2) Domestic behaviours 

3) Occupations 

4) Physical appearance

Workplace

100

Why women is the work labour is beneficial for the economy?

Lessening the pay gap will boost the GDP

200

According to the 2016 survey, what percent of women prefer paid employment, regardless of their employment status?

70%

300

What is one of the pressures to conform women face when their partner has paid employment? I.e (think martial status). What is the difference between developed and developing countries? 

If their partner is employed, women are less likely to be employed (in developed countries)

This is not true in developing countries. Because of economic stability, women are required to work.

400

Name a few reasons that restrict women to work.

- Lack of transport

- Work-family balance

- The "male breadwinner"

500

What percent of women are not legally entitled to paid maternity leave?

66%