{"id":1754,"date":"2015-04-26T09:32:56","date_gmt":"2015-04-26T07:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2021-10-11T09:17:54","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T07:17:54","slug":"video-woman-sues-over-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2015\/04\/video-woman-sues-over-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Video: Woman Sues Over Weight-Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

C1 – Advanced<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Some people argue that we live in a world where people are judged by their looks. There are many qualities by which physical appearance is deemed acceptable by modern society: body shape, skin complexion, height and even weight.<\/p>\n

Recently, a student sued her own university for allegedly denying her the chance to apply for the dance troupe.<\/p>\n

Watch the video\u00a0then\u00a0express your ideas on the matter.<\/p>\n

Woman sues university over weight-loss suggestion<\/a><\/h2>\n

Discuss:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Are there any circumstances when a person’s weight should be factored in for consideration in an organization or activity?
\n2. Can the situation described in the video be considered an example of discrimination?
\n3. What adjectives can you use to describe the woman’s feelings? Would you feel the same if you were in her shoes?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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