Men Create All the Problems

B2 – Upper Intermediate

While great strides have been made in the fight for women’s rights, there are still a few places on the planet where even their most basic needs continue to be denied by their patriarchal society.

Read the article below and be ready to weigh in on this issue.

Discussion Questions:

1. What do you think of the article’s headline “Men Create All the Problems!”? Is it justified in the context of the information presented?
2. What is your reaction to this story on the plight of Afghan women?
3. Describe how you feel when you contrast the state of women’s rights in Spain to that of the women in Afghanistan.
4. What improvements have you observed in Spanish society with regards to the treatment of women? What further actions can be done to ensure gender equality?