Question 69/80 · KNM · Social customs
May a woman in the Netherlands decide herself whether to work or study?
🇳🇱 Mag een vrouw in Nederland zelf kiezen of ze gaat werken of studeren?
Answers
- Ja, dat beslist ze zelf (Yes, she decides herself)
- Nee, haar man beslist (No, her husband decides)
- Alleen als haar familie het goed vindt (Only if her family agrees)
- Alleen als ze geen kinderen heeft (Only if she has no children)
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✓ Correct answer: A. Ja, dat beslist ze zelf
Explanation: Vrouwen en mannen zijn gelijk. Een vrouw beslist zelf over haar werk, studie, geld en lichaam.
Translation: Yes, she decides herself
Women and men are equal. A woman decides herself about her work, studies, money and body.
Women and men are equal. A woman decides herself about her work, studies, money and body.
Why are the other answers wrong?
- B. No, her husband decides: Her husband does not decide this. Women and men are equal.
- C. Only if her family agrees: The family does not decide this. She chooses herself.
- D. Only if she has no children: Women with children may also choose for themselves to work or study.
💡 Tip: Equal rights also apply to money: a woman may have her own bank account.
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