Gwds 231: Poverty, Policies And Gender Question Paper
Gwds 231: Poverty, Policies And Gender
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Gender And Development Studies
Institution: Egerton University question papers
Exam Year:2013
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
1.(a) Using relevant examples, define the following concepts: (12 Marks)
i. Income
ii. Leadership
iii. Basic needs
iv. Policy
(b) Using suitable examples, explain how poverty is measured by the following : (10 Marks)
i. Relative measure
ii. Absolute measure
(c) Discuss why countries measure poverty. (08 Marks)
2. Write short notes on the following:
a. Gender and poverty (07 Marks)
b. Gender and education (07 Marks)
c. Culture and poverty (06 Marks)
3.(a) Examine in detail the reasons for the feminization of poverty in Africa. (10 Marks)
(b) Explain measures the Kenya government has taken to address the poverty situation of women. (10 Marks)
4.(a) Discuss any five characteristics of poverty with special reference to Kenya. (10 Marks)
(b) Explain measures which developing countries have put in place to end poverty. (10 Marks)
5.(a) State and discuss any four policy objectives of the poverty reduction strategy paper (PRSP) of Kenya. (08 Marks)
(b) Using suitable examples, enumerate and discuss the benefits of the PRSP to the Kenyan population. (12 Marks)
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