Gender Inequality In Business Quiz

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1.

Approximately __% of people in national minimum wage jobs are women.
- A.
  
  70
- B.
  
  20
- C.
  
  56
- D.
  
  68
Correct Answer
A. 70

Explanation
Approximately 70% of people in national minimum wage jobs are women. This suggests that a significant majority of those working in jobs that pay the national minimum wage are female. This could be due to various factors such as gender discrimination, occupational segregation, or a higher representation of women in low-paying industries. The statistic highlights the gender disparity in low-wage work and the need for efforts to address gender inequality in the labor market.

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2.

__% of reporters on national daily newspapers in the UK are women
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  22.6
- C.
  
  49.3
- D.
  
  36.8
Correct Answer
B. 22.6

Explanation
The correct answer is 22.6%. This means that out of all the reporters on national daily newspapers in the UK, 22.6% of them are women. This indicates that there is a gender disparity in the field of journalism, with a significantly lower representation of women compared to men.

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3.

What percent of global news content reinforces gender stereotypes?
- A.
  
  46%
- B.
  
  87%
- C.
  
  63%
- D.
  
  84%
Correct Answer
A. 46%
4.

True or False: At the current rate of progress we would have to wait more than 150 years before seeing an equal number of women and men elected to English local councils.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because it suggests that the current rate of progress towards achieving gender equality in English local councils is very slow. If it would take more than 150 years to see an equal number of women and men elected, it indicates that there is a significant gender imbalance in these councils. This implies that efforts to increase female representation in local government have not been successful enough to achieve equality in the near future.

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5.

How many women have been found to be ‘employed below their potential?'
- A.
  
  5.1 million
- B.
  
  4.6 million
- C.
  
  3 million
- D.
  
  2.8 million
Correct Answer
D. 2.8 million

Explanation
The correct answer is 2.8 million. This means that 2.8 million women have been identified as being employed below their potential. This could imply that these women are not utilizing their full skills and abilities in their current jobs, and may be capable of higher-level positions or more challenging roles.

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6.

True or False: It is estimated that the UK would gain up to £23 billion (the equivalent to 2% of GDP) by better harnessing women’s skills in employment.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement suggests that the UK would benefit economically by utilizing women's skills in employment. It estimates that by doing so, the country could gain up to £23 billion, which is equivalent to 2% of its GDP. This implies that women's participation in the workforce can contribute significantly to the economy, highlighting the importance of gender equality and empowering women in the workplace.

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7.

True or False: Women who work, with or without children, spend 8 hours a week on average doing chores, while men spend only five.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Women who work, with or without children, spend 15 hours a week (MORE THAN 8) on average doing chores, while men spend only five.

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8.

What is the full time gender pay gap?
- A.
  
  20%
- B.
  
  35%
- C.
  
  10%
- D.
  
  14%
Correct Answer
C. 10%

Explanation
The full-time gender pay gap refers to the difference in average earnings between men and women who work full-time. In this case, the correct answer is 10%, indicating that, on average, women earn 10% less than men in full-time positions. This pay gap can be attributed to various factors such as occupational segregation, discrimination, and differences in work experience or negotiation skills.

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Gender Inequality In Business Quiz

Approximately __% of people in national minimum wage jobs are women.

__% of reporters on national daily newspapers in the UK are women

What percent of global news content reinforces gender stereotypes?

True or False: At the current rate of progress we would have to wait more than 150 years before seeing an equal number of women and men elected to English local councils.

How many women have been found to be ‘employed below their potential?'

True or False: It is estimated that the UK would gain up to £23 billion (the equivalent to 2% of GDP) by better harnessing women’s skills in employment.

True or False: Women who work, with or without children, spend 8 hours a week on average doing chores, while men spend only five.

What is the full time gender pay gap?