Q: Which of the following equations best represents the proportion of women among global migrant domestic workers, as cited in the study materials?

$$\frac{8.5\text{ million}}{11.5\text{ million}}$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the role of progressive migrant organizations in the Philippines, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

They advocate for systemic change by politicizing migrant workers and pushing for policy reforms that benefit migrants both abroad and at home.

Question 2

In Hong Kong, what is a key factor that enables more vibrant care activism compared to Singapore?

Accepted Answer

A political environment that allows for greater public expression and the existence of diverse civil society organizations.

Question 3

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by migrant domestic workers in Singapore, as highlighted in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory pregnancy and HIV/AIDS tests, with risk of deportation for failing these tests.

Question 4

During the COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following was NOT a consequence for migrant care workers in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore?

Accepted Answer

A decrease in care activism and fewer support services.

Question 5

Which organization is described as providing both advocacy and economic livelihood programming for migrant domestic workers in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

HOME (Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics)

Question 6

What is the primary difference between 'progressive' and 'mainstream' migrant organizations in Hong Kong, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Progressive organizations advocate for systemic change and political education, while mainstream organizations tend to avoid political confrontation and focus on service provision.

Question 7

A multi-step scenario: A Filipina migrant domestic worker in Hong Kong faces wage theft and seeks help. Which sequence of actions best reflects the support system described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

She joins a progressive organization like UNIFIL, receives political education about her rights, participates in advocacy campaigns, and is connected to legal aid and peer support.

Question 8

Which of the following equations best represents the proportion of women among global migrant domestic workers, as cited in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{8.5	ext{ million}}{11.5	ext{ million}}$$

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why care activism in Singapore is more contained compared to Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian restrictions limit civil society organizing and overt political advocacy.

Question 10

Which real-world example from the study materials illustrates transnational advocacy for a migrant worker facing execution abroad?

Accepted Answer

The case of Mary Jane Veloso, whose parents became migrant organizers and mobilized support across national and international organizations.

Question 11

Which of the following is a key function of economic livelihood organizations for migrant domestic workers, as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

They offer skill-building workshops and connect workers to business opportunities in their home countries.

Question 12

In the context of care activism, what does the term 'communities of care' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Networks of migrant workers and organizations that provide mutual support, advocacy, and resources to address shared challenges.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Philippine government's 'labor brokerage' system on migrant workers?

Accepted Answer

It systematizes labor export, often prioritizing economic benefits for the state over the welfare of individual workers.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a strategy used by migrant organizations in the Philippines to support returning migrant workers?

Accepted Answer

Organizing public shaming campaigns against employers.

Question 15

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of 'political education' as practiced by progressive migrant organizations in Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Migrant workers participate in sessions that teach them about their rights, the structural causes of migration, and how to advocate for policy change.

Question 16

Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between migrant care workers and employers in Singapore, as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

It is described as one of 'violence,' with employers holding significant power over workers.

Question 17

Which of the following is a multi-step problem that integrates concepts of advocacy, policy, and real-world application: If a migrant domestic worker in Singapore faces wage theft and is barred from paid employment due to a pending case, what is the most likely sequence of support she would receive?

Accepted Answer

She would be referred to HOME or TWC2, which would provide advocacy, connect her to legal resources, and lobby for policy changes to protect her rights.

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why migrant care activism persisted and even intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Accepted Answer

The pandemic heightened the urgency of care, increased risks, and exposed vulnerabilities, leading organizations to expand support and advocacy.

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