Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“Gender Equality” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Stereotypes and Prejudices
1. How do gender stereotypes affect people’s behavior?
2. What are some common gender stereotypes?
3. How can we challenge gender stereotypes?
4. In what ways are men and women treated differently?
5. How do gender roles differ in various cultures?

II. Education and Careers
6. Should there be equal opportunities for men and women in education?
7. What careers are often associated with specific genders?
8. Why do some fields have more men or women?
9. How can we encourage gender diversity in the workplace?
10. What barriers do women face in male-dominated fields?

III. Family and Relationships
11. What are traditional roles for men and women in a family?
12. How have family roles changed over time?
13. Should men and women share household responsibilities?
14. How do gender expectations affect relationships?
15. How can we promote equality in parenting and childcare?

IV. Media Representation
16. How are men and women portrayed in the media?
17. What impact does media representation have on gender equality?
18. How can we improve gender representation in the media?
19. How does advertising reinforce gender stereotypes?
20. What are some examples of positive gender representation in the media?

V. Politics and Leadership
21. Why is it important to have gender diversity in politics?
22. What challenges do women face in political leadership?
23. How can we encourage more women to run for political office?
24. What role do men play in promoting gender equality in politics?
25. How can having more female leaders benefit society?

VI. Economic Opportunities
26. Why is it important for women to have economic independence?
27. What barriers do women face in the job market?
28. How can we close the gender pay gap?
29. What is the impact of gender inequality on the economy?
30. How can governments promote equal economic opportunities?

VII. Sports and Recreation
31. Why is it important to have gender equality in sports?
32. How have women’s roles in sports changed over time?
33. What challenges do female athletes face?
34. How can we promote equal opportunities in sports for both genders?
35. What is the impact of gender stereotypes in sports?

VIII. Health and Well-being
36. How does gender inequality affect mental health?
37. How can we improve access to healthcare for both genders?
38. What unique health challenges do women face?
39. How can we promote gender equality in healthcare?
40. How does gender inequality impact men’s health?

IX. Violence and Harassment
41. How does gender inequality contribute to violence?
42. How can we prevent gender-based violence?
43. What is the impact of harassment on gender equality?
44. How can we create safe environments for everyone?
45. What role do men play in preventing gender-based violence?

X. Cultural and Social Change
46. How can we promote gender equality in our daily lives?
47. What role does education play in fostering gender equality?
48. How can we teach children about gender equality?
49. How can we support equal opportunities for all genders in our communities?
50. What cultural and social changes are necessary for gender equality?

XI. Laws and Policies
51. What laws promote gender equality in your country?
52. How can we improve laws related to gender equality?
53. What role do governments play in promoting gender equality?
54. How can policies promote equal opportunities for men and women?
55. What changes can be made to existing laws to promote equality?

XII. International Perspectives
56. How does gender equality differ around the world?
57. What can we learn from other countries about gender equality?
58. How can international organizations promote gender equality?
59. What role does globalization play in gender equality?