1. AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY CH 32 REVIEW
Gender Inequalities In
Geographic Space

2. Social differences between the sexes Vary greatly over time & space
GENDER –
Social differences between the sexes
Vary greatly over time & space
GENDER GAP –
Differences in levels of health, education, income, opportunity etc.
Females most always on lesser end

3. Longevity Gap –
Difference in avg. length of life between M & F
In all but (9) countries of the world, women outlive men (Africa) map p.497

4. Avg. Life Expectancy

7. Controlling Women in Society…
Second Class Citizens
Religion
Female Infanitcide
Arranged Marriages
Dowry and Dowry Deaths
Marriage Payment (Bride Family)
(Female Genitalia Mutilation) (FGM) – 2 million girls under 11 every year
Cultural practice to ensure virginity & suitability for marriage

8. In poorer countries – Women perform much of essential labor
Produce more than half the food
Transport water & firewood
Child Raising