B2 – Upper Intermediate
Have you ever observed that in the developed world, wealth and weight are somehow related? People tend to become thinner as their wealth increases, yet this association can be strongly inferred or extended to women.
Let’s watch the video below to learn more about the secret economy of thinness.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “developed world mean? “Across the developed world, the richer people are, the thinner they tend to be.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
- What does “economically rational” mean? “It is economically rational for women to try as hard as possible to be thin.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
- What does the term “economic pursuit” mean? “In many ways thinness is an economic pursuit.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think about the connection between body size and income?
- Should employers consider appearance when hiring or promoting someone? Why or why not?
- How can society reduce bias related to body size and appearance?
- What are other ways women can pursue economic advancements?
- What are your thoughts on this, “In many ways, thinness is an economic pursuit.“?
- Share your reaction to this, “Losing 65 pounds could have the same impact on a woman’s wages as gaining a master’s degree.“.
2 replies on “The Secret Economics of Thinness”
vocabulary: 1. to have a economically rational behavour helps a lot to keep money.
2. If you don´t waste money more likely have a opportunity to buy a house
sorry I haven´t more time to answer before our class, but I was watching the video and reading the questions 😉
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