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Gwds 231: Poverty, Policies And Gender Question Paper

Gwds 231: Poverty, Policies And Gender

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Gender And Development Studies

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2012

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

1.(a) Using relevant examples, define the following concepts: (10 Marks)
i. Poverty
ii. Consumption
iii. Empowerment
iv. Basic needs
v. Income
(b) Explain how absolute and relative measures grade poverty. (06 Marks)
(c) Using the feminization theory of poverty, discuss ways in which feminist perspective has contributed to
the increased number of poor women in Kenya. (08 Marks)
(d) Explain the causes of poverty. (06 Marks)
2.(a) Discuss five characteristics of poor people using examples you are familiar with. (10 Marks)
(b) Explain measures developing countries have put in place to reduce poverty. (10 Marks)
3.(a) In what ways can the following affect poverty levels of a people? (10 Marks)
i. Education
ii. Culture
(b) Explain ways in which the Constituency Development Fund has tried to reduce poverty in Kenya. (10 Marks)
4.(a) Using relevant examples, define the following terms: (06 Marks)
i. Structural Adjustments Programmes (SAP)
ii. Land property rights
(b) What are the objectives of the SAP's? (04 Marks)
(c) Explain the success and failures of SAP's in Kenya. (10 Marks)

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