{"id":26008,"date":"2023-07-02T17:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T15:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=26008"},"modified":"2023-07-04T09:40:50","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T07:40:50","slug":"crackdown-on-same-sex-parenting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2023\/07\/crackdown-on-same-sex-parenting\/","title":{"rendered":"Crackdown on Same-Sex Parenting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Italy, same-sex couples believe the government is limiting their opportunities to start families, while the government argues against surrogacy, likening it to modern slavery. This anti-surrogacy law has increased challenges for rainbow families and hindered same-sex couples in their pursuit of legal parenthood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover more insights about this issue by reading the full article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.aajenglish.tv\/news\/30317258\/italys-crackdown-on-same-sex-parenting-leaves-children-bemused<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explain the meaning of the highlighted words<\/strong> below and make some sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Ginevra was indignant<\/strong> when, two weeks ago, an interviewer on a TV show asked her parents whether the twins missed having a mum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Critics warn of the potential poverty bias<\/strong> against women who become surrogate mothers due to financial need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Going abroad to have a baby is an emotional rollercoaster<\/strong>, and you might face hostility when you return to your home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discussion Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What is the primary issue highlighted in the article regarding same-sex parenting in Italy? Compare it to the situation in your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Would you characterize Italy as a conservative society? Explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What are your personal views on surrogacy? Do you believe it should be accessible to same-sex couples?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How can Italian Government handle the situation better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Are there rainbow families in Spain? If so, what are your thoughts and observations about these families?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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