Topic 201: Policies Supporting Historically Disadvantaged Groups

A1–A2 Level

1. What kinds of help do governments give to people who had fewer chances before?

2. Why do you think some people need extra support in school or work?

3. Can special rules help students from poor families succeed? How?

4. What problems can people face if they grow up with less money?

5. Do you think everyone should have the same chances at school? Why?

6. How can free education programs change people’s lives?

7. Why might some jobs give priority to certain groups?

8. Can these policies help reduce poverty? How?

9. What role does education play in giving equal chances?

10. How can training programs help people find better jobs?

11. Why is access to healthcare important for everyone?

12. Can these policies help society become fairer? In what way?

13. What could happen if governments do nothing to help disadvantaged groups?

14. How can companies support people with fewer opportunities?

15. Do you think helping one group can also help the whole country? How?

16. How do you feel when you hear about programs that support disadvantaged people?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why do some people think special support policies are necessary?

18. What are the main goals of these policies in society?

19. Can these policies reduce inequality in education or work? Explain.

20. Why might some people disagree with these policies?

21. How can governments decide who needs support the most?

22. What are some positive results of these policies you know?

23. Can these policies change attitudes toward equality? How?

24. What risks exist if such policies are poorly planned?

25. How can schools use these policies effectively?

26. Should these policies be temporary or long-term? Why?

27. How can data help governments improve these programs?

28. Can these policies affect social trust? In what way?

29. How do these policies influence job competition?

30. What role should private companies play in supporting them?

31. Can similar policies work the same way in all countries? Why or why not?

32. How do you feel about balancing fairness and competition in society?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do these policies try to correct past inequalities?

34. What ethical arguments support these policies?

35. Can such policies unintentionally create new inequalities? Explain.

36. How should success of these policies be measured?

37. What long-term effects might they have on social mobility?

38. How can governments avoid misuse or abuse of these programs?

39. Should economic background matter more than identity factors? Why?

40. How do these policies interact with merit-based systems?

41. Can these policies strengthen democracy? How?

42. What happens when public support for these policies declines?

43. How can transparency improve trust in these policies?

44. Should these policies change over time? Based on what?

45. How do cultural values affect acceptance of such policies?

46. Can education alone replace the need for these policies?

47. What responsibilities do beneficiaries of these policies have?

48. How do you feel these policies shape the future of equality?