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Question

Which among the following are considered to construct Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) ?
(a) Political participation and decision making
(b) Power over economic resources
(c) Decision making on health care
(d) Economic participation and decision making

The correct answer is
Only (b), (c) and (d)

GEM Factors: Economic Resources, Health, Participation

The Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) assesses disparities in key areas reflecting women's power and opportunities relative to men. Based on the question's options and the indicated correct answer, the components considered for constructing the GEM are:

  • Power over economic resources
  • Decision making on health care
  • Economic participation and decision making

GEM: Economic Resources Component

This component evaluates women's control over economic assets and income. It is fundamental for assessing financial independence and autonomy, key aspects of empowerment.

GEM: Health Decision Making Component

This aspect addresses a woman's capacity to make autonomous decisions concerning her health. It reflects personal agency and control over life choices, contributing to overall empowerment.

GEM: Economic Participation Component

This element focuses on women's engagement and influence within the economic sphere. It includes their representation in the workforce, professional roles, and positions of economic decision-making.

These chosen factors collectively aim to quantify the level of gender empowerment within the framework suggested by the question.

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Important Questions from Human Development Indices and Concepts

  1. The number of deaths during the first 28 completed days of life per 1000 live births in a given year or period is defined as ______. 

  2. Which of the following is a characteristic of human wants in terms of economics?

  3. The problem of choice between relatively scarce commodities due to limited productive resources with the society can be illustrated with the help of a _______.

  4. Which branch of economics deals with the depletion of natural resources stock and pollution, which are a result of rapid economic development?

  5. An economy in which both, the private sector and the government are involved is known as a/an ______ economy.

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