The best place to be a woman?
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The best place to be a woman?
THE BLUE TREE
Man & Society
CEFR B2
Upper
Intermediate
warm up
Answer the questions below.
- Should men and women be paid equally for the same type of work?
- Why is this an issue in so many countries?
- What do you think governments should do to tackle this problem?
part one
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- What are the three areas of inequality between men and women?
- Which country is bridging these gaps successfully?
- What is their secret?
- How are kindergartens organised on Iceland?
- What do these special schools aim at?
- What do they teach girls and boys?
- Does this bring positive results?
part two
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- What are men encouraged to do in Iceland?
- What is a Daddy Quota and how does it work?
- Do other countries have a similar scheme?
- How is this creating more equal field on the labour market?
part three
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- What legislation was passed in Iceland?
- What do companies have to prove from now on?
- How does this pay calculator work?
- What did the featured company find out?
- Do you agree that we place more value on traditionally male dominated jobs?
POLL
Cast your vote in the poll.
COMMENTS
How do you feel the issue of gender inequality should be fixed?