1. Which of the following statements about childhood in Samoa in the 1920s is true?
   A) Children went to school regularly
   B) Boys and girls were treated the same in all aspects
   C) Children learned through observation and participation in household and outdoor work
   D) Only boys were allowed to work
2. At what age did boys in Samoa join their older male relatives in outdoor activities such as fishing?
   A) 5 years old
   B) 9 years old
   C) 15 years old
   D) 18 years old
3. Why did girls in Samoa have more freedom after they became teenagers?
   A) They were no longer expected to care for younger children
   B) They were sent away to school
   C) They started working in government jobs
   D) They were not allowed to work
4. In Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s, why did girls and boys go to separate schools?
   A) Girls were considered inferior to boys
   B) To maintain social norms about gender roles
   C) The government did not support co-education
   D) Boys and girls studied different subjects
5. Why did girls in Madhya Pradesh prefer to walk in groups after school?
   A) For safety from harassment and teasing
   B) Because they had to carry heavy books
   C) Because it was a school rule
   D) To participate in sports
6. What is one reason why women’s work, especially housework, is often not recognized as ‘real work’?
   A) It is considered less important than jobs outside the home
   B) Women do not spend much time on housework
   C) It is performed only by domestic workers
   D) Housework does not require any physical effort
7. Why do societies assign different roles to boys and girls from an early age?
   A) Because boys and girls have different natural abilities
   B) Due to traditional beliefs about gender roles
   C) Because boys are more intelligent than girls
   D) Because laws require it
8. How does the government support working women and promote gender equality?
   A) By providing crèches and childcare facilities
   B) By restricting women’s working hours
   C) By offering jobs only to men
   D) By reducing salaries for women
9. Which of the following best describes gender discrimination?
   A) Treating men and women as equals
   B) Providing equal access to education for boys and girls
   C) Restricting opportunities based on gender stereotypes
   D) Encouraging both men and women to work in the same fields
10. What is the term used to describe the burden of working both inside and outside the home, which many women experience?
    A) Gender bias
    B) Patriarchy
    C) Double burden
    D) Gender equity

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Answers and Explanations

1. C) Children learned through observation and participation in household and outdoor work
   In Samoa, children did not attend school but learned tasks through participation in family and community activities.
2. B) 9 years old
   By the age of 9, boys were expected to join older males in activities like fishing and farming.
3. A) They were no longer expected to care for younger children
   As teenagers, girls were given more independence and took part in outdoor work like fishing and plantation work.
4. B) To maintain social norms about gender roles
   Separate schools for boys and girls reflected traditional beliefs about gender roles in education and society.
5. A) For safety from harassment and teasing
   Girls preferred to walk in groups to avoid harassment and feel safer in public spaces.
6. A) It is considered less important than jobs outside the home
   Housework is often unpaid and undervalued, despite being essential for family well-being.
7. B) Due to traditional beliefs about gender roles
   From an early age, societies assign different expectations to boys and girls based on cultural norms.
8. A) By providing crèches and childcare facilities
   Government policies promote gender equality by offering childcare support to working women.
9. C) Restricting opportunities based on gender stereotypes
   Gender discrimination occurs when people are denied opportunities based on traditional roles assigned to their gender.
10. C) Double burden
    The “double burden” refers to the expectation that women manage both household duties and professional work.