If a woman is expected to leave her job after marriage, which social issue is this related to?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Gender expectations based on marital status
Expecting only a woman to leave her job after marriage reflects a gender stereotype linked to marital status. It treats a woman’s career as less important than a man’s after marriage. Equal sharing of work and family responsibilities is related, but the direct issue here is the gender expectation attached to marriage. Exam tip: identify whether the discrimination is based on gender, marital status, or both.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Gender expectations based on marital status
Why is this the correct answer?
Expecting only a woman to leave her job after marriage reflects a gender stereotype linked to marital status. It treats a woman’s career as less important than a man’s after marriage. Equal sharing of work and family responsibilities is related, but the direct issue here is the gender expectation attached to marriage. Exam tip: identify whether the discrimination is based on gender, marital status, or both.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Gender issues related to work.
