Why is it necessary to teach both boys and girls life skills and household skills in schools?

Correct answer: To develop gender equality and self-reliance

Life and household skills, such as cooking, budgeting, caregiving and managing daily tasks, are useful for everyone. Teaching them to both boys and girls challenges the idea that household work is only a girl’s responsibility and makes all learners self-reliant. Options B and C reinforce gender stereotypes, so they are incorrect. Exam tip: Use terms such as ‘gender equality’, ‘shared responsibility’ and ‘self-reliance’ in your answer.