Speaking
GENDER DIFFERENCES
- • Do you think some jobs are better done by either men or women? Which ones? Why?
- • Are there any differences between having a man or a woman as a boss?
- • Is there a difference between the conversation topics between two men and between two women? If so, what do they talk about?
- • In what ways do you think you are a typical man or woman?
- • Do you think attitudes about the roles of men and women are changing in your country? In what ways?
- What examples of sexist behaviour and language can you think of?
- How do you feel or react in those situations?
- What are the main differences between women and men's roles in today's society?
- In what aspects of life have men and women achieved greater equality?
- What areas still need improvement?
- Do men and women have equal rights in your country?
- Do you think the situation of gender equality is looking up in your country? And in the world?
- How does the situation compare to 50 and 100 years ago?
- Have you ever felt discriminated against for gender reasons?
- Do you know anyone who has?
- Which jobs are typically done by men and which ones by women these days?
- Why is that?
- Do you think boys and girls should be treated differently? Think about the topics below:
gender
toys
single sex schools
discipline
other issues (example: more freedom for boys than for girls)
¶Talk about the advice about how to prevent discrimination and say if you agree or disagree.
- It's clear that you can't automatically exclude someone from a job because of their gender, but if the work requires physical strength, then not all women will be able to do it.
- Yes, and what about customers who want a female service? For example, many women prefer to deal with a female doctor.
👉#Writing
Write a paragraph about one of these statements. Say if you agree or disagree and give reasons to support your opinion.
• Men shouldn't open doors for women.
• Watching female sport players isn't as exciting as watching male players.
• It's natural for women to worry about their appearance more than men.
• Children achieve more in single-sex schools.
• Life is easier for boys than girls.________________________________
LISTENING AND SPEAKING: HEADWAY page 72
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A DEBATE (interaction) That´s English page 46-47
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LISTENING: That´s English!
Key answers: ON THE NEWS
Exercise 4:
1. leadership roles 2. perpetuate the gap 3. assess pay
4. stay on top 5. be/get penalised 6. huge amounts 7. corner cases 8. disclosure
Exercise 5. 1.a 2.b 3.b 4.a 5.b 6.a
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