Sheryl WuDunn: Our century's greatest injustice

The video discusses the importance of gender equity, focusing on the transformative power of educating girls. It highlights stories like Dai Manju in China and Beatrice Biira in Uganda, showing how education can break cycles of poverty. The speaker addresses global issues like gender-based discrimination, sex trafficking, and maternal mortality, advocating for education and economic opportunities for women as solutions. The talk concludes with a call to action, emphasizing individual responsibility and the potential for social change.

What was the main reason Dai Manju's parents wanted to pull her out of school?

• They planned to move to another village.

• They believed education was not important.

• They wanted her to get married.

• They needed her to work in the rice paddies.

What was the outcome of the $10,000 donation for Dai Manju's school?

• The school was closed.

• The school was renovated and scholarships were provided.

• The money was returned.

• The school hired more teachers.

What is identified as the central moral challenge of the 21st century?

• Climate change

• Gender inequity

• Economic inequality

• Technological advancement

What is a significant consequence of gender discrimination mentioned in the talk?

• More educational opportunities for girls

• Higher female mortality rates

• Decreased economic growth

• Increased male population

Why is educating girls considered a powerful tool against poverty?

• It increases government spending.

• It leads to larger families.

• It results in better resource allocation.

• It reduces the need for foreign aid.

What is one of the benefits of bringing women into the formal labor force?

• More government control

• Reduced poverty

• Higher birth rates

• Increased unemployment

What is one of the top challenges mentioned in the fight against gender inequity?

• Environmental issues

• Political instability

• Sex trafficking

• Lack of technology

How did Saima transform her life and community?

• By becoming a teacher

• By starting an embroidery business

• By moving to a city

• By marrying a wealthy man

What was the impact of the goat donation on Beatrice Biira's life?

• She was able to attend school.

• She moved to a city.

• She started a business.

• She became a farmer.

What did the aid worker in Darfur realize upon returning to the United States?

• The importance of education

• The need for more aid workers

• The responsibility that comes with privilege

• The challenges of international travel