Ch. 5 Identity: Key Issue De Blij, pp. 159-170

Ch. 5 Identity: Key Issue
How Does Geography Reflect & Shape Power Relationships Among Groups of People?
De Blij, pp. 159-170
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● JUST WHO COUNTS? (WOMEN)
1. In terms of how women are viewed in the area of labor. List 5 disadvantages or challenges that
women face or have faced– provide specific detail or statistical data (if available) to support your
answer.
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b)
c)
d)
e)
2. Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) - Use the map on page 162-163 in your textbook to
prepare a sketch map which shows the areas of strongest to weakest GEM around the world.
In terms of the concept of race…
a. what is the “problem” with the way the US Census Bureau defines “Asian”?
b. what is the difference between “African-American” and “black”?
c. how does the US Census Bureau consider Hispanic/Latino?
CASE STUDY
Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
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1. According to Domosh & Seager, what has been the result of men leaving rural areas to go work in
heavy industry & mines in the cities?
2. What are the primary responsibilities of women in Sub-Saharan Africa?
3. Even though women in Sub-Saharan Africa are responsible for much that goes on in the region, what
challenges or disadvantages do they still face, despite their important role?
4. What disadvantages or challenges are faced by young girls in comparison to their young male
counterparts?
5. Use the chart below to understand the changes in the roles of women in the following countries.
Uganda
Reforms In
Country (if any)
Effects Towards
Women
South Africa
Rwanda