Vocabulary Builder - Unit 5

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Today gender inequality still persists everywhere and stagnates social ____.

1. progress
2. progressive
3. progression
4. progresses

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In some countries, girls are deprived ____ access to health care or proper nutrition, leading to a higher mortality rate.

1. of
2. off
3. from
4. away

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Gender ____ is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

1. equity
2. unity
3. equality
4. identity

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As of 2014, 143 countries have guaranteed equality between men and women in their Constitutions but 52 have yet to ____ this step.

1. do
2. go
3. make
4. take

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Women and girls represent half of the world's population and therefore also half of ____ potential.

1. its
2. their
3. his
4. her

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Child marriage affects girls ____ more than boys.

1. too
2. so
3. such
4. far

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Maternity leave and the reproductive role may also result ____ discrimination against women in the prospects for promotion.

1. from
2. in
3. to
4. as

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The fact that in many cases women's access to certain jobs was restricted ____ their reproductive role and/or main responsibility for childcare and the care of other dependents.

1. on the basis of
2. in terms of
3. on occasions of
4. on condition that

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Supporting women and men to build and advance their career ____ is an issue of gender equality ____ makes good business sense.

1. both .... and
2. either.... or
3. not only ... but also
4. so ... that

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The introduction of policies which enables workers with family responsibilities to engage and advance in employment without discrimination should ____.

1. to be encouraged
2. to be encouraging
3. be encouraging
4. be encouraged

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Among the job postings that included a gender preference, 70 per cent specifically requested that the positions be filled by men ____ only 30 per cent wanted female applicants.

1. and
2. whereas
3. or
4. so

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In sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania and Western Asia, girls still face barriers to ____ both primary and secondary school.

1. enter
2. entering
3. be entered
4. be entering

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Among the gender-preferred postings, men were most often targeted for more technical and ____ skilled jobs or jobs that require more outdoor activities, such as architects.

1. high
2. higher
3. highly
4. highest

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Promoting gender-based diversity in different occupations and job functions is key ____ increasing companies' productivity and competitiveness.

1. to
2. for
3. in
4. of

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For both physiological and social reasons, women are more vulnerable than men to ____ health problems.

1. reproduce
2. reproducing
3. reproductive
4. reproduction

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From new laws to legal aid and justice services, UNDP is supporting survivors and changing attitudes and practices to end and prevent violence ____ women and girls.

1. of
2. to
3. over
4. against

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Vast inequalities threaten economies, communities and nations, trapping people in a cycle of poverty and marginalization.

1. catching someone in a net
2. making someone prisoner
3. driving someone into dangerous situation
4. putting someone into a desperate situation

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More than lip service should be paid to ensuring that women were invited to participate in national dialogues.

1. empty promise
2. solemn promise
3. broken promise
4. early promise

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Gender equality will be achieved only when women and men enjoy the same opportunities, rights and obligations in all spheres of life.

1. areas
2. sides
3. ranges
4. ways

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Gender equality demands the empowerment of women, with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving women more autonomy to manage their own lives.

1. freedom of action
2. determination
3. dependence on others
4. decision