GENDER

The difference between man and woman all over the world came from the fact that man considers himself the provider. Historically, women's roles were confined to the home. From a young age, women were taught to prepare for their future roles as wife and mother. Women in general could not participate in society as men did, and their role was limited to household matters. Traditionally, the purpose of marriage was to produce a male heir to carry on the family line. However this is changing and woman now play an important part in business, politics and family life.

Famous woman
Margaret Hilda Thatcher: Is the first and only woman to be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Oprah Winfrey: Is an American television host, media mogul, and philanthropist.

GENDER DISCUSSION

Do you see yourself as a typical man/woman? Why or why not?
In your country are the responsibilities of a mother the same as the responsibilities of a father to their families?
What are the responsibilities of a father to his family?
What are the responsibilities of a mother to her family?
Are fathers capable of carrying out the duties of a mother and vice versa?
Are there different expectations for sons and daughters?
What habits are deemed as appropriate for men but inappropriate for women?
What behaviors are deemed as appropriate for men but inappropriate for women?
What jobs are deemed as appropriate for men but inappropriate for women?
Are men and women equal in ability and intelligence?
What things can either men or women do that the other cannot do and why?
Is it OK for men to cry?
Is it OK for men to appear sad?
Is it OK for women to appear angry?
Is it OK for men to appear weak?
In your home, who does the cooking, cleaning and household chores?
Is it possible for women to join the army in your country?
What jobs do men do and women not do in your country?
Who is regarded as the head of the family?
Should boys and girls be brought up differently?
Should boys and girls be treated differently on the part of the parents?
What would happen if your parents changed their place for one day?
How would the world look like without men?
How would the world look like without women?
When a woman and a man are together, who does most of the talking? What makes you think so?
Can a man and a woman be only friends?
Do men/men friendships differ from women/men or women/women friendships? How?
Who do you think has life easier, girls or guys? Why?

SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms:

(a)mass..............................................agenda
(b)advances.......................................light
(c)struggle.........................................promise
(d)blueprint.......................................breakthroughs
(e)poverty..........................................salaries
(f)potential........................................walk
(g)beacon..........................................fight
(h)disfigure.......................................giant
(i)march............................................mutilate
(j)wages............................................destitution

GENDER IDIOM:

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned: something that you say which means a woman will make someone suffer if they treat her badly. “Don't be so sure she'll forgive you. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.”

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