What is the primary reason for gender division in society?

a) Biological differences

b) Social expectations and stereotypes

c) Legal restrictions

d) Economic conditions

2. What is the term for a system where men hold dominant power over women?

a) Communism

b) Patriarchy

c) Matriarchy

d) Feminism

3. Which country has one of the highest percentages of women in parliament?

a) India

b) United States

c) Sweden

d) Japan

4. What is the feminist movement?

a) A movement demanding equal rights and opportunities for women

b) A movement supporting male dominance

c) A religious reform movement

d) A campaign for economic growth

5. Why is women’s representation in Indian legislatures low?

a) Legal restrictions

b) Lack of education

c) Patriarchal attitudes and social barriers

d) Lack of interest among women

Answers and Explanations

1. (b) Social expectations and stereotypes.

• Gender division is socially constructed and not based on biology .

2. (b) Patriarchy.

• Patriarchy is a system where men dominate political, economic, and social spheres .

3. (c) Sweden.

• Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Norway, and Finland have high female political representation .

4. (a) A movement demanding equal rights and opportunities for women.

• Feminist movements advocate for gender equality in all aspects of life .

5. (c) Patriarchal attitudes and social barriers. • Even with legal rights, societal attitudes and discrimination limit women’s participation in politics .