The best place to be a woman?

The best place to be a woman?

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The best place to be a woman?
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THE BLUE TREE

Man & Society

CEF B1

CEFR B2

Upper
Intermediate

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Answer the questions below. Then listen to the model answers and think about how you could improve yours.

Should men and women be paid equally for the same type of work?
TRANSCRIPT

Absolutely, men and women should be paid equally for the same type of work. It’s a matter of fairness and equality. If two people are doing the same job with the same level of skill, experience, and responsibility, there’s no reason why their gender should affect their pay. Equal pay ensures that everyone gets what they deserve based on their work, not on outdated biases.

TRANSCRIPT

This is still an issue in many countries because of deep-rooted cultural norms and stereotypes. For years, men were seen as the primary breadwinners, and women’s work was often undervalued, especially in jobs traditionally held by women. Even today, many industries still reflect these old ideas. Plus, unconscious bias plays a role, with employers sometimes unknowingly favoring men when it comes to promotions and salaries.

What do you think governments should do to tackle this problem?
TRANSCRIPT

Governments should introduce stronger policies that enforce transparency in pay, like Iceland has done. Pay gap legislation is a good start, but governments also need to promote gender-neutral education and shared parental leave, so men and women both have opportunities to contribute at home and at work. It’s also important to raise awareness and address unconscious biases through education and workplace training.

part one

key language

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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

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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

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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

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Is gender inequality a serious issue?
Total Votes : 9

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The best place to be a woman

COMMENTS

How do you feel the issue of gender inequality should be fixed?