Title: PROTOTYPE COLUMN

At the beginning, you will learn more about the current situation of equal rights by listening to a girl talk about her life.

📋 Work assignment

Listen to the audio file and then answer the questions.

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Q: What is one major area where men and women are not treated equally in the USA?
- Gender pay gap (correct)
- Right to vote
- Property ownership
- Access to education

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Q: Why is the representation of women in leadership roles an issue in the USA?
- Women lack the necessary education
- There are no laws supporting women in leadership
- Women are not interested in leadership roles
- It leads to laws and policies that do not fully consider women's needs (correct)

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Q: What percentage of women held seats in the U.S. Congress in 2022?
- 50%
- 28% (correct)
- 60%
- 15%

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Q: Despite laws against it, what percentage of working women in the USA have experienced gender discrimination at work?
- 25%
- 55%
- 42% (correct)
- 10%

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Q: What are some steps mentioned to achieve true equality between men and women?
- Increasing the retirement age for women
- Reducing taxes for women
- Providing more vacation days for women
- Closing the pay gap, stopping gender discrimination, and ensuring more women in leadership roles (correct)

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Q: What role does education and awareness play in achieving gender equality?
- They only benefit women
- They only benefit men
- They are not necessary for change
- They help people understand the importance of gender equality and how to achieve it (correct)

Lisa Meitner, Rosalind Franklin and Jocelyn Bell Burnell will now tell you about their lives and the obstacles they faced.

📋 Work assignment

Read the texts and then answer the questions.

Q: Describe the challenges faced by Lise Meitner, Rosalind Franklin, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell in their scientific careers. How did these challenges affect their recognition during their lifetimes?
A: Lise Meitner, Rosalind Franklin, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell all faced significant challenges because of their gender. Lise Meitner had to flee Nazi Germany as a Jewish woman, and her work was overshadowed by her male colleague, Otto Hahn, who received the Nobel Prize alone. Rosalind Franklin's crucial work on the structure of DNA was taken credit for by Watson and Crick. She faced sexism and died young, without proper acknowledgment. Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered pulsars, but her supervisor got the Nobel Prize instead. These challenges meant their contributions were not fully recognized during their lifetimes.

Q: Compare the experiences of these three women scientists in terms of the prejudice they faced. How do you think their stories can inspire you when you face difficulties in your own life?
A: Lise Meitner, Rosalind Franklin, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell all faced prejudice in their scientific careers. Meitner dealt with anti-Semitism and had to flee Germany, Franklin faced sexism and had her work on DNA overshadowed, and Bell Burnell’s discovery of pulsars was credited to her male supervisor. Their stories show that even when faced with unfair treatment, they continued their work passionately. This can inspire us to keep working towards our goals, even when we face obstacles or aren't immediately recognized for our efforts.

📋 Additional task

Watch the video to learn more about the lack of equality between women and men. Then, answer the questions.

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Q: Why did the idea of guaranteed maternity leave in Iceland initially reinforce cultural norms at the heart of the pay gap?
- It made it harder for women to find jobs.
- It raised the cost of hiring women for employers.
- It encouraged moms to stay home while new fathers kept working. (correct)
- It increased the number of single mothers.

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Q: What major event in 1994 significantly changed the role of women in Rwanda?
- The Rwandan Genocide. (correct)
- The introduction of free college education.
- A nationwide women's strike.
- The election of the first female president.

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Q: What is one major reason women are paid less than men according to the text?
- Women are less educated than men.
- Women do not want to work full-time jobs.
- Women often take on the role of primary caregiver. (correct)
- Women do not work as hard as men.

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Q: What policy did Iceland implement to encourage fathers to take parental leave?
- Free childcare services for all families.
- A law requiring equal pay for men and women.
- Tax incentives for companies hiring new dads.
- A use-it-or-lose-it paternity leave benefit. (correct)

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Q: Why do some women not see the motherhood penalty as a problem?
- They want to spend more time with their children. (correct)
- They believe men should earn more.
- They do not face discrimination at work.
- They do not want to have children.