B2 – Upper Intermediate
The question of whether reproductive rights should be exercised at all costs has been the subject of a protracted and contentious debate. Nonetheless, there is a gender disparity among Gen Z regarding these rights, which helps explain how this generation approaches life.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to click for someone” mean? “That’s when it clicked for me and realized how important this issue is.” Use this term in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “psychic shock” mean? “Dobbs was such a psychic shock for a lot of women because it took a right away that they’d had for a long time.” Use this expression in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “to dig one’s heels in” mean? “They feel like their the last generation of men who run the show, and they’re digging their heels in and trying to get as much as they can.” Use this idiom in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What causes the gap between Gen Z men and women regarding reproductive rights?
- Do you think the views and opinions of men and women on reproductive rights have significantly widened over time? Why do you think so?
- Does restricting abortion harm the right to life? Explain your stance.
- Are there similar restrictions in your country, and how do Gen Z men and women react to them?
- How do social media and online discussions influence Gen Z’s views on reproductive rights?