A Different World

Have a look at this short video from "Friends": Are men and women different? / Are we just talking about stereotypes?



  Be ready for a class discussion about: Gender Roles

Talk to your partner:
1-Do you think men and women are still treated differently? In which situations/contexts?
 2- Household tasks:
-Who does the shopping in your house?
-Who does the cooking/ironing, etc.?
 -Who does any necessary DIY in your house?
-Are there fights in your house over who should have the remote control for the TV?
 -Who remembers the birthdays of other family members, friends, etc.?
 -And who buys the presents?
3-Appearances:
-How much time do you spend in the bathroom/in front of a mirror?
-Are men more aware of their appearance now than in the past?
-Do you know men who frequently use cosmetics? What do you think about it?
-Who spends more money on cosmetic products or clothes?

 HAVE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS.
Write a number next to them according to your opinion:
 1= agree strongly 2- agree 3- it depends 4- disagree 5- disagree strongly
a) Men are better drivers than women _______
b) Women are more faithful in relationships ______
c) Girls usually mature more quickly than boys. ________
d) Women are inefficient in the business world because they are too emotional ______
e) Men and women are born with identical natural abilities. ______
f) Men find it difficult to express their emotions except when their football team scores a goal. ________
g) If more women were in positions of power, there would be fewer wars in the world. _______
h) It is more important for women to take care of their appearance than it is for men. _______
i) Men and women are from different planets. _________