AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY CH 32 REVIEW Gender Inequalities In Geographic Space
Social differences between the sexes Vary greatly over time & 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
2009 2009
Controlling Women in Society… Second Class Citizens Religion Female Infanitcide Arranged Marriages Dowry and Dowry Deaths 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