What major labor shortage occurred during World War I and II?

A shortage of male workers as they went to war.

Fill in the blank: Women began stepping into the workforce during World War I and II to maintain ______.

Economic stability

Riddle: I am often unpaid and invisible, yet I hold the household together. What am I?

Domestic labor

Which act was passed in India in 1976 to ensure equal pay for men and women?

The Equal Remuneration Act

Fill in the blank: Women's work in the informal sector often lacks ______ and job security.

Stability

What is a common challenge faced by women balancing paid work and domestic chores?

Unequal treatment at home and additional burdens.

Multiple Choice: What is NOT a characteristic of the formal sector? A) Fixed salaries B) Job security C) Unorganized work D) Medical benefits

C) Unorganized work

True or False: Women in the informal sector typically receive the same pay as men for similar work.

False. Women often earn less than men for the same work.

Fill in the blank: The ______ sector includes untaxed economic activities.

Informal

Multiple Choice: What percentage did rural women agricultural workers increase between 1981 and 1991? A) 25% B) 36.15% C) 45% D) 50%

B) 36.15%

Riddle: I am an area where rights are limited, and my workers often lack benefits. What am I?

The informal sector

What role do NGOs play in the women's movement for equality?

They create awareness about women's rights and gender equality.

True or False: Gender inequality has been entirely eliminated in many Indian families.

False. Gender inequality still exists in various ways.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following jobs is typically found in the formal sector? A) Farm laborer B) Factory worker C) Livestock rearing D) Household chores

B) Factory worker

What are some reasons women today seek employment?

Financial independence, necessity, identity building, and knowledge application.

Fill in the blank: Domestic work is often ______ and not counted in national income.

Unpaid

Riddle: I can be seen in both urban and rural homes, and I often go unnoticed despite my importance. What am I?

Women's unpaid labor

What is one major impact of urbanization on women's employment?

It has increased the need for women to join the workforce.