The Male Bias in Development Planning and Projects Refers to the

question 7

Multiple Choice

The male bias in development planning and projects refers to the

• A)greater number of men than women who are hired to work for the large development organizations like the World Bank.
• B)tendency for family planning projects to target men rather than women.
• C)exclusion of women from certain kinds of development projects.
• D)tendency for development experts to emphasize the importance of schooling for boys more than for girls.
• E)greater attention given to men's health problems than women's.

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