AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY CH 32 REVIEW Gender Inequalities In Geographic Space

GENDER – Social differences between the sexes Vary greatly over time & space GENDER GAP – Differences in levels of health, education, income, opportunity etc. –Females most always on lesser end

Longevity Gap – Difference in avg. length of life between M & F In all but (9) countries of the world, women outlive men (Africa) map p.497

Avg. Life Expectancy

Controlling Women in Society… Second Class Citizens Religion Female Infanitcide Arranged Marriages Dowry Marriage Payment (Bride Family) (Female Genitalia Mutilation) (FGM) – 2 million girls under 11 every year –Cultural practice to ensure virginity & suitability for marriage

In poorer countries – Women perform much of essential labor –Produce more than half the food –Transport water & firewood –Child Raising