Which of the following best describes the roles of women in the rural, agricultural economies of sub-Saharan Africa?ResponsesSalaried workers in large-scale commercial agricultureSalaried workers in large-scale commercial agricultureNonwage workers on small, family-run farmsNonwage workers on small, family-run farmsHourly workers in seasonal migratory farm workHourly workers in seasonal migratory farm workLandowners of export-oriented farmsLandowners of export-oriented farmsDrivers and operators of agricultural equipment

On family-owned coffee farms in Africa, women do about ________ of the maintenance and harvesting work.

Which one of the following is not a gender role?a.Reproductive rolesb.Productive rolesc.Economic rolesd.Community roles

The role of the women is changing every year. In the countries like United States, women are entering occupations that were traditionally filled only by men and are becoming more visible at the managerial and decision-making levels. Many other countries, however, remain male dominated and not receptive to the presence of women in such positions. Although the business world is changing, some experts still advise against sending a woman as a negotiator to countries not receptive to women decision makers. If a woman is sent to such a country, they say she should go there as a member of a team. Therefore, sending a woman who is successful in her home country to negotiate overseas is not always a simple or easy decision.The following story describes one female K-Mart executive’s successful experience negotiating in Saudi Arabia, a country known for not accepting women in its business world.I went with another gentleman of our company who has a lesser position than I do. We met with a group of Saudis who epitomized the feelings of men in that country towards women. We were in the office of the chairman of the Saudi firm, and for the first hour he continually addressed my associate, ignoring me, because he would not accept my presence as a woman. Finally I turned to him and said: “Mr. X you are directing your questions and answers to my associate. If you are seriously interested in doing business with our company, I suggest you direct them to me, because it is me with whom you will have to negotiate.” I think he respected my approach. I didn’t feel indignant or slighted as a woman. It was a matter of who it is that a person wants to seek out. I had no problems after that.Q.12 :-Why do you think the woman spoke as she did to the manager?To make him realize that even though she was a woman she was in the commanding position and leading the negotiation.To take a stand for all women negotiators and ensure their visibility.To take a strong stand.The woman felt insulted and humiliated.She wanted to break the stereotype surrounding women that they are incapable of being negotiators in the professional fields. PreviousNext

Women:Question 33Select one:a.Are often the farmers who cultivate food cropsb.do not spend substantial income on children’s needsc.are generally responsible for food selection and preparationd.are the key to food security for their householdse.all of the abovef.A, C and D are correct

which of the following is the most accurate statement about employment in traditionally female occupations?Group of answer choicesThe research demonstrates that a single woman in the United States can live fairly comfortably on a salary of about $7 an hour, as long as she works 40 hours a week.The majority of women in Western Europe are agricultural workers, whereas in most African countries, the majority are service workers.Immigrant women who are hired to do domestic work are generally hired at a low salary, and they are expected to work long hours.In Asian and Latin American countries, many women work in sweatshops, but there are no sweatshops in the United States or Canada because they are illegal.