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

Although women’s rights have advanced over the years, ongoing progress is far from certain. With increasing conflicts and growing authoritarianism, women continue to confront numerous challenges in areas such as education, employment, healthcare, legal rights, and violence. Addressing these issues is essential for the global effort to achieve gender equality, strengthen human rights protections, and ensure safety for everyone. In this article, we will examine 11 of the most pressing issues facing women and girls today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.unwomen.org\/en\/news-stories\/feature-story\/2023\/09\/the-11-biggest-hurdles-for-womens-equality-by-2030<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What does the adjective \u201cstaggering<\/strong>\u201d mean? “This represents a staggering <\/strong>8 percent of the global female population surviving on less than USD 2.15 a day.”<\/em> Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘staggering’ in your own sentence.
2. What does \u201cunpaid care<\/strong>\u201d mean? “On the current trajectory, the gap between the time spent by women and men on unpaid care<\/strong> will narrow slightly, but by 2050, women globally will still be spending 9.5 per cent more time (2.3 more hours per day) on unpaid care work than men.”<\/em> Use the term in a sentence.
3. What does the phrase \u201cattitudinal shift<\/strong>\u201d mean? “The prevalence of child marriage highlights the need for attitudinal shifts<\/strong> and the promotion of legal frameworks that safeguard women and girls\u2019 rights.”<\/em> Make a sentence using the phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. Share your insights on the info presented in this article.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. In your view, do you believe men and women are treated equally and fairly in your country? Elaborate on your stand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What have feminist movements achieved in your country so far?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Do you think feminist movements are still needed in this century? Share your thoughts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. In your opinion, what are some of the biggest worldwide problems women are facing at present? Give specific examples.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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