SPEAKING LESSON

WHAT ARE THE MOST SUITABLE JOBS FOR MEN AND WOMEN,
1 AND WHAT ARE THE REASONS BEHIND THESE CHOICES?

STYLIST HAIRDRESSER FIREFIGHTER

TEACHER TRUCK DRIVER NUTRITIONIST
PLUMBER DENTIST POLICE OFFICER
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STEREOTYPES ABOUT MEN AND WOMEN - DO YOU AGREE
WITH THEM? Provide arguments to support your viewpoint.

• Girls should play with dolls and boys should play with trucks.
• Boys and men are expected to use violence and aggression to
prove their manliness;
• Men are too impersonal and not emotionally apt to take on tasks
"better done by women"
• A boy that doesn’t use violence or aggression is an understandable
target for bullying;
• Women are natural nurturers; men are natural leaders.
 3 WOULD YOU RATHER...?

pay 50/50 with your partner or let cook for your partner or
the partner pay for everything order ready food

raise your child by yourself or

hire a babysitter

have a career where you earn more work or become a housewife

than your partner, or one where you financially depended on your partner
earn less
 WOULD YOU RATHER...?

live in a society that strictly adheres to support a partner who is going through
traditional gender roles or one that a career transition, or expect them to maintain
promotes gender equality in all aspects a stable job throughout your relationship?

get married at a young age or postpone the

wedding until achieving a certain level of career
success?

be part of a movement that challenges share household chores equally with your
traditional beauty standards or one that adheres partner or take on specific roles based on
to societal expectations? traditional gender expectations?
4 What challenges did Disney princesses face?

BELLE
 Small-Town Prejudice: Belle is viewed as an outsider in her provincial town due to her
love for reading and her non-conformity to traditional gender roles. This makes her the
subject of gossip and misunderstanding.

The Beast's Initial Hostility: When she becomes a prisoner in the Beast's castle, his initial
hostility and fearsome appearance present a significant challenge. Overcoming her fear
and finding the humanity beneath the exterior become central themes.

The Villagers' Misunderstanding: The villagers, fueled by Gaston's influence,

misunderstand Belle's relationship with the Beast, leading to a mob mentality that poses
a threat to both Belle and the Beast.

Breaking the Enchantment: The curse that turned the Prince into a Beast poses a
challenge for Belle. Finding a way to break the enchantment and revealing the true
character of the Beast becomes a crucial part of her story.
ELZA
 Magic and Control: Elsa had magical abilities that could create ice and snow. She
struggled with controlling this magic, especially when her emotions ran high. This
created dangerous situations and raised concerns in the kingdom.

Isolation: Due to the fear and misunderstanding from those around her, Elsa felt
isolated. She tried to conceal her powers to avoid harming others, leading to a sense of
alienation.

Family Relationships: In her relationship with her sister Anna, Elsa faced difficulty in
open communication due to her secret. This created tension in their family bonds.

Responsibility for the Kingdom: After accidentally revealing her powers and fleeing,
Elsa grappled with the challenge of governing the kingdom and addressing issues
related to her magic.
CINDERELLA
 Abuse and Oppression: Cinderella is subjected to mistreatment and abuse by her
stepmother and stepsisters. Her life in servitude becomes a significant challenge as she
copes with their cruelty.

Isolation and Loneliness: Cinderella is isolated from the joys of life, confined to a role as a
servant. Her loneliness is compounded by the fact that she's unable to attend the royal ball.

Lack of Agency: Cinderella's lack of control over her own life is a central challenge. She is
initially powerless to change her circumstances until the magical intervention of her fairy
godmother.

Societal Expectations and Class Barriers: Cinderella's status as a servant creates societal
expectations and class barriers. Her love for the Prince challenges these norms and
traditions.
SNOW WHITE
 Forced Isolation: Snow White is forced to flee into the forest to escape the Queen's wrath.
This isolation becomes a challenge as she navigates the dangers of the woods alone.

Trusting Strangers: She encounters the seven dwarfs in the forest and must decide whether
to trust them. Learning to trust strangers becomes a challenge, especially considering the
Queen's deceptive nature.

Coping with Loss: Snow White believes the Huntsman killed her, and later, she loses her
father. Coping with loss and the emotional toll it takes becomes a central theme in her story.

Breaking the Curse: Falling into a deep sleep as a result of the poisoned apple, Snow White
faces the challenge of breaking the curse. The resolution lies in the actions of the Prince, who
must overcome his own challenges to awaken her.
ARIEL
Desire for a Different Life: Ariel was fascinated by the human world and longed to be a
part of it. Her desire for a different life posed a challenge as she navigated between her
underwater world and the human world.

Dealing with Ursula: She made a deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human in
exchange for her voice. This decision led to various challenges, including losing her
ability to communicate and the risk of losing her true self.

Communication Barriers: As a mermaid-turned-human, Ariel had to adapt to a

completely new way of life, including the challenge of communicating without her
voice.

Family Expectations: King Triton, Ariel's father, had expectations for her to follow the
traditions of their underwater world. Ariel's desire to explore a different life challenged
these expectations.
5 Answer the questions below:

1)
Barbie is often seen as a symbol of femininity. How does the movie use her character
to explore and question what femininity means?

2) Barbie lives in a world where she can do anything and be anything. How does this
world contrast with the 'Real World' Barbie and Ken visit?

3) In the film, Barbie is seen as more than just a girlfriend or a pretty face. How does her
character show the power and potential of women beyond traditional roles?