when people have different rights, responsibilities and access to resources based on their gender

when different groups of people have a voice in government or decision-making, like being able to vote or become leaders

Gender and inequality

Geography

Lives around the world

Perspectives on inequality and development

Measuring and mapping development

GIS: Analysing inequality at different scales

Changes in wealth and quality of life over time

Physical geography and development

Past and present causes of inequality

Inequality and migration

Climate justice and environmental inequality

Strategies to support development

Grassroots movements and development

This unit teaches pupils about the patterns, causes and impact of inequality around the world. Pupils will investigate how patterns of inequality affect people and places and how attempts have been made to reduce the development gap.

Global inequalities and development: how does life vary around the world?

Social and cultural roles linked to identity

What does the word “gender” refer to in geography?

Different groups having a voice in decisions

What is meant by “political representation”?

Women paid less than men for the same job

Which of these is an example of gender inequality?

Which of these is true about gender inequality around the world?

What does ‘inequality’ mean in geography?

Which of the following is an example of a development indicator?

What does healthy life expectancy measure?

Which of these is a social measure of development?

Exit Quiz

What does the word “gender” refer to in geography?