3.2.2 - Female headed households
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Define a female-headed household.
💡 Hint: Think about who takes the main role in the household.
Give an example of a condition that leads to female-headed households.
💡 Hint: What happens when men leave for jobs?
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What defines a female-headed household?
💡 Hint: Focus on who is taking the lead role.
True or False: Female-headed households can only exist if the husband is absent due to death.
💡 Hint: Think about other reasons for female leadership in families.
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Analyze the impact of urban migration on rural households and explain how this changes traditional roles.
💡 Hint: Consider both the direct and indirect effects of migration on household dynamics.
Discuss how variations in cultural acceptance of female-headed households can predict future trends in gender equality.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how societal values can shape norms over time.
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