Question

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When women carry the burden of poverty and are treated as non-equals when compared to men, which of the following terms describes this circumstance?

Twice Burdened

Double Discrimination

Double Deprivation

Double Jeopardy Which of the following countries was not a colony of Britain? Singapore Korea Hong Kong In 2012, which country utilized 2.8% of the world's energy? Germany France Russia Brazil India What percentage of the world's energy do high-income countries utilize? 3/4 15% More than half 46%

Answer 1

Question: When women carry the burden of poverty and are treated as non-equals when compared to men, which of the following terms describes this circumstance?

Answer: Double Discrimination

This means that the person is hit for more than one form of discrimination. Women are discriminated double; one for poverty and another is for their gender.

While others have different meanings, which is explained below.

Twice Burdened – It is work pressure of person who earn money and are also responsible for unpaid domestic labour which is done throughout the day.

Double Deprivation – It is experience of career where one feels rejected form professionals and try to protect their social life.

Double Jeopardy – It is the defence where person is prevented from being accused for the same facts or charges with valid proofs.

Question: Which of the following countries was not a colony of Britain?

Answer: Korea was the country which was never colonized by Britain since Korea became Japanese Colony in 1910, when Japanese government won first Sino-Japanese War.

Question: In 2012, which country utilized 2.8% of the world’s energy?

Answer: Germany

As per report of World Electricity Consumption 2012, Germany utilized 2.8% of world’s energy.

Question: What percentage of world’s energy do high-income countries utilize?

Answer: More than half

High-income countries like America comprise of 5% of world’s population but utilizes 25% of the energy, hence high-income countries use more than half of world’s energy.