Before taking the test

• —Know the key facts about Samoa: Pacific Ocean islands, no schools in 1920s, boys outdoor work at age 9, girls childcare till teens, girls outdoor activities after age 14
• —Remember the Madhya Pradesh 1960s details: separate schools from Class VI, girls' courtyard, boys' streets, girls in groups for safety
• —Understand how society creates gender distinctions through toys (cars/dolls), dress, games, and behaviour expectations (girls talk softly, boys be tough)
• —Know why housework is devalued: mainly done by women, unpaid, not counted as real work despite being physically demanding and time-consuming
• —Remember facts about domestic workers: mostly women, low wages, work not valued by society
• —Know the rural dimension: fetching water and carrying firewood are strenuous and physically demanding
• —The Constitution prohibits gender-based discrimination; government is committed to positive steps
• —Two key government measures: anganwadis (child-care centres in villages) and mandatory creche facilities (organisations with 30+ women employees)
• —Understand that gender inequality needs action at individual, family, and government levels
• —Be able to compare Samoa and Madhya Pradesh examples to show gender roles are socially created across different cultures