Author Question: Using the tables of social indicators in the regional chapters of this book, identify traits shared ... (Read 68 times)

chandani · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Using the tables of social indicators in the regional chapters of this book, identify traits shared by countries that have a high percentage of female illiteracy. Based on your inquiry, what general conclusions do you reach?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the approximate population of the Russian Domain?

A) 100 million
B) 150 million
C) 200 million
D) 350 million
E) 500 million

wtf444 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

In general, those countries that have high levels of female illiteracy also have high levels of infant and child mortality; high levels of povertyas indicated by low measures of GDP and GNI per capita; and shorter life expectancies. One conclusion that may be drawn is that countries that discriminate against women are generally under-developed and fare more poorly.

Answer to Question 2

C