Question

How does the GDI emphasize inequality between men and women?

• A. By focusing solely on female achievements
• B. By comparing average achievements with deviations from gender parity
• C. By measuring only income disparities
• D. By ignoring population averages

Answer 1

Answer:

B. By comparing average achievements with deviations from gender parity

• The Gender Development Index (GDI) and the Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) are gender-related indices developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

• The GDI focuses on basic capabilities and living standards.

• It uses the same variables as the Human Development Index (HDI), such as health, education, and income.

• However, the GDI emphasizes the inequality between men and women, along with the average achievement of the population as a whole.