Gender and Social Work – Practice MCQs Questions Answers

1. Which of the following best defines gender in social work?
(A) Biological differences between males and females
(B) Socially constructed roles, behaviors, and attributes for men and women
(C) Only physical appearance of individuals
(D) A fixed biological concept

2. Gender mainstreaming refers to:
(A) Prioritizing only women’s needs
(B) Integrating gender perspectives into all policies and programs
(C) Eliminating men from decision-making
(D) Promoting biological equality

3. Which international convention focuses on eliminating discrimination against women?
(A) CRC
(B) CEDAW
(C) ILO
(D) UDHR

4. Gender inequality often results from:
(A) Biological factors only
(B) Unequal access to resources, opportunities, and rights
(C) Equal distribution of resources
(D) Technological development

5. In social work, gender-sensitive approaches aim to:
(A) Ignore gender issues
(B) Recognize and address gender disparities
(C) Focus only on men’s roles
(D) Avoid social inclusion

6. Patriarchy refers to:
(A) A society where men and women have equal power
(B) A system where men hold primary power and dominate roles
(C) A matrilineal inheritance system
(D) Gender-neutral policy making

7. Gender-based violence includes:
(A) Only physical assault
(B) Physical, sexual, psychological, and economic harm based on gender
(C) Financial assistance
(D) Cultural celebration

8. Intersectionality in gender studies means:
(A) Studying roads and intersections
(B) Analyzing how overlapping social identities affect discrimination
(C) Only focusing on women’s rights
(D) Excluding social class from analysis

9. Gender roles are:
(A) Biologically fixed
(B) Learned through socialization
(C) Immutable and permanent
(D) Determined only by genetics

10. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 focuses on:
(A) Quality education
(B) Gender equality
(C) Clean energy
(D) Good health and well-being

11. Which approach promotes equal participation of men and women in decision-making?
(A) Gender bias
(B) Gender stereotyping
(C) Gender equity
(D) Gender neutrality

12. Feminism primarily advocates for:
(A) Women’s superiority over men
(B) Equality of rights and opportunities for all genders
(C) Excluding men from workplaces
(D) Only political reforms

13. Gender audit in social work assesses:
(A) Financial accounts only
(B) Gender representation, policies, and impact
(C) Number of men in office
(D) Age-related services

14. Gender stereotypes often lead to:
(A) Equal opportunities
(B) Discrimination and inequality
(C) Inclusive policies
(D) Improved social justice

15. Which of the following is an example of gender discrimination?
(A) Equal pay for equal work
(B) Denying women access to education
(C) Shared household responsibilities
(D) Equal voting rights

16. Women’s empowerment in social work involves:
(A) Increasing dependence
(B) Enhancing access to education, health, and decision-making
(C) Reducing women’s roles in society
(D) Avoiding participation in politics

17. Gender-sensitive budgeting ensures:
(A) Funds allocated benefit all genders fairly
(B) Spending only on men’s welfare
(C) Elimination of health funds
(D) Only infrastructure development

18. Gender equality differs from gender equity because:
(A) Equity ensures fairness by addressing specific needs
(B) Equality ignores individual needs
(C) Both mean exactly the same
(D) Equity reduces opportunities

19. Social workers address gender inequality by:
(A) Ignoring cultural norms
(B) Promoting inclusive policies and advocacy
(C) Limiting services to one gender
(D) Avoiding legal reforms

20. Gender empowerment measure (GEM) evaluates:
(A) Economic participation and political representation of women
(B) Agricultural production
(C) Literacy rates only
(D) Urbanization growth

21. The concept of “glass ceiling” refers to:
(A) Transparent workplaces
(B) Invisible barriers preventing women’s career advancement
(C) Gender-neutral recruitment
(D) Flexible working hours

22. Which of the following is an example of positive gender practice?
(A) Denying parental leave to men
(B) Equal parental leave for both genders
(C) Restricting women from leadership
(D) Paying men more for the same job

23. Gender analysis helps in:
(A) Ignoring gendered needs
(B) Identifying differences in needs, roles, and access
(C) Promoting inequality
(D) Reducing participation

24. Women are often underrepresented in leadership due to:
(A) Gender bias and discrimination
(B) Equal opportunities
(C) Legal enforcement of equality
(D) Inclusive recruitment practices

25. Gender transformative approaches aim to:
(A) Reinforce stereotypes
(B) Change harmful gender norms and promote equality
(C) Limit access to resources
(D) Focus only on men’s health

26. Which of the following is NOT a gender issue?
(A) Unequal wages
(B) Access to safe maternity care
(C) Equal opportunities in employment
(D) Natural disasters

27. Social work promotes gender justice by:
(A) Supporting discriminatory laws
(B) Advocating for equal access and rights
(C) Ignoring cultural influences
(D) Reinforcing stereotypes

28. Gender-sensitive language means:
(A) Using gender-neutral or inclusive terms
(B) Always using masculine pronouns
(C) Avoiding communication
(D) Excluding female perspectives

29. Gender inequality in education leads to:
(A) Higher literacy rates for all
(B) Limited economic growth and empowerment
(C) Improved employment rates
(D) Enhanced equality

30. Which of the following international days is dedicated to women’s rights?
(A) World Health Day
(B) International Women’s Day
(C) Human Rights Day
(D) International Youth Day

31. Gender-neutral policies aim to:
(A) Exclude one gender
(B) Benefit all genders equally
(C) Focus only on men
(D) Remove women from leadership

32. Gender socialization begins:
(A) In adulthood
(B) At birth or even before
(C) Only in schools
(D) After marriage

33. The gender pay gap refers to:
(A) Women earning more than men
(B) Unequal wages between men and women for similar work
(C) Equal wages across all sectors
(D) Gender-based promotions

34. Gender bias in health services may result in:
(A) Equal treatment
(B) Neglect of women’s health needs
(C) Improved maternal care
(D) Gender-sensitive research

35. Gender parity means:
(A) Complete elimination of men
(B) Equal representation of men and women
(C) Preference for one gender
(D) Ignoring rights of minorities

36. Social work addresses gender-based violence through:
(A) Advocacy, counseling, and legal support
(B) Ignoring survivor needs
(C) Promoting harmful practices
(D) Supporting perpetrators

37. Which form of gender violence involves economic deprivation?
(A) Sexual harassment
(B) Emotional abuse
(C) Financial control and restriction
(D) Physical assault

38. Gender-responsive education policies aim to:
(A) Exclude girls from schools
(B) Ensure equal access, safety, and participation for all genders
(C) Limit scholarships for women
(D) Promote only male teachers

39. Gender identity refers to:
(A) Biological sex only
(B) One’s internal sense of being male, female, or another gender
(C) Assigned roles by society
(D) Occupational identity

40. Gender-based policy advocacy includes:
(A) Supporting discriminatory practices
(B) Developing policies that promote equality
(C) Avoiding representation
(D) Reinforcing stereotypes

41. Gender-sensitive indicators are used to:
(A) Measure gender disparities in programs
(B) Ignore gender issues
(C) Monitor only men’s participation
(D) Reduce gender equity

42. Which of the following helps reduce gender inequality?
(A) Enforcing discriminatory laws
(B) Promoting inclusive education and opportunities
(C) Restricting access to resources
(D) Ignoring cultural barriers

43. The term “gender gap” commonly refers to disparities in:
(A) Salaries, education, and political representation
(B) Natural resources
(C) Environmental pollution
(D) Infrastructure development

44. Gender equality is a fundamental part of:
(A) Sustainable development
(B) Economic inequality
(C) Industrialization only
(D) Cultural exclusion

45. Gender-sensitive training for social workers focuses on:
(A) Reinforcing traditional roles
(B) Developing awareness and strategies to address inequality
(C) Limiting women’s opportunities
(D) Promoting one gender’s dominance

46. Which of the following best represents gender justice?
(A) Fair treatment and equal rights for all genders
(B) Exclusive rights for one gender
(C) Ignoring laws related to women
(D) Discrimination in decision-making

47. Gender-based discrimination is prohibited under:
(A) Human Rights frameworks and constitutions
(B) Informal traditions
(C) Unwritten cultural rules
(D) Religious ceremonies

48. Gender transformative social work seeks to:
(A) Challenge and change harmful gender norms
(B) Support unequal power structures
(C) Ignore cultural practices
(D) Focus only on male empowerment

49. Gender inclusion in policy-making ensures:
(A) Only economic growth
(B) Representation of all genders in decisions
(C) Restricting minority groups
(D) Ignoring cultural diversity

50. Social workers advocate for gender equality by:
(A) Promoting discriminatory hiring
(B) Supporting equal access, participation, and rights for all genders
(C) Ignoring gender analysis
(D) Reinforcing traditional inequality