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compare economic, political, or social opportunities in different cultures for women, ethnic and religious minorities, and other underrepresented populations; and
What is one reason for the changes shown on the graph?
A International organizations provided aid for the education of women.
B Many countries shifted to primary economic activities.
C The number of women serving as heads of state increased.
D The cost of operating schools declined.
In the state of Israel, which ethnic minority is most likely to face discrimination?
A Arabs
B Jews
C South Asian Indians
D Christians
Micro Credit
Lending to women has become an important principle in micro credit (bank loans of very small amounts), with some banks catering to women exclusively. Exclusive lending to women began in the 1980s when banks found that women have higher repayment rates, and tend to accept smaller loans than men. Micro credit is a tool for socioeconomic development. Micro credit improves the standard of living by raising awareness, aiding decision making, and reducing poverty among rural women. Micro credit programs have the potential to transform power relations and empower the poor. Women experience higher bargaining and decision making power within the family as they bring more income to the household. The increase in the household income trickles down to impact higher consumption standards, education for children, and better nutrition.
What is the relationship between micro credit and economic opportunities for women in developing countries?
Micro credit lending has increased in populations in more developed countries.
Women will use the money to start a business and feed the rest of village.
The economic opportunities created by a micro credit loan only benefits women.
Economic opportunities offered through a micro credit system empower women and improve their standard of living for themselves and their families.
Iran is commonly viewed as a religious theocracy. Because of this, the social and political opportunities for Christians living in Iran can best be described as -
A favorable.
B limited.
C more likely to succeed than non-Christians.
D equal to the follower of any other religion.
Social and political opportunities for women in nations with high birth rates tend to be -
A the same as in nations with declining birth rates
B greater than in nations with a high GDP per capita
C limited than in more developed nations.
D limited in Nations which have a high level of literacy
Which of the following is considered to be the least favorable class in India's now outlawed Caste system?
A Jains, also knowns as "the Hated"
B Brahmins, also called "the Detestables"
C Dalits, sometimes referred to as "Untouchables"
D Buddhists, who have had their religion banned
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