Question

country comparison

country	gender inequality index	gdp per capita (united states dollars)
kuwait	0.270	29,040

sources: united nations development programme, world bank

which of the following statements is most consistent with the data shown in the table?

a there are a large number of women in the spanish legislature, but few women have been elected in kuwait.

b spain and kuwait are countries that have very similar levels of economic and social development.

c an increase in per capita wealth will almost always result in an improvement in gender equity in a country.

d spain and kuwait are countries that have very different levels of economic development.

e there is a close correlation between the two statistics displayed on the chart above.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Gender Inequality Index (lower for Spain, higher for Kuwait) can relate to women's political representation (like in legislature). Spain's lower index suggests more gender equity, so more women in legislature; Kuwait's higher index suggests less, so few women elected. This is consistent.
• Option B: Spain has lower gender inequality and similar GDP per capita to Kuwait, but social development (gender equity) differs, so not similar social development. Eliminate.
• Option C: Kuwait has higher GDP per capita but higher gender inequality, so this statement is false. Eliminate.
• Option D: GDP per capita of Spain (28,157) and Kuwait (29,040) are very close, so economic development levels are similar, not different. Eliminate.
• Option E: Kuwait has higher GDP per capita but higher gender inequality, so no close correlation. Eliminate.

Answer:

A. There are a large number of women in the Spanish legislature, but few women have been elected in Kuwait.