Topic 54: Gender Roles and Equality

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What are some traditional roles for men and women?

2. Do you think men and women should have the same jobs? Why or why not?

3. Should boys and girls play the same sports? Why or why not?

4. Who does most of the housework in your family?

5. Do you think men can be good at cooking and cleaning? Why?

6. Should women be allowed to be soldiers? Why or why not?

7. Do you think men and women should be paid the same for the same job?

8. How do gender roles differ in your country?

9. Have gender roles changed in your lifetime? How?

10. Do you think men and women think differently? Why or why not?

11. What are some jobs where men and women are equally successful?

12. Do you think boys and girls should learn the same skills in school? Why?

13. Should women be leaders of countries? Why or why not?

14. Do you think there are still unfair rules for men or women today?

15. Should fathers take care of children as much as mothers? Why or why not?

16. What is one thing that both men and women can do well?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How have gender roles changed over the last 50 years?

18. What are some common gender stereotypes? Are they accurate?

19. How do gender roles affect workplace opportunities?

20. Should men and women share all responsibilities equally in relationships? Why?

21. How does the media influence gender roles?

22. What is the impact of feminism on society?

23. Are women expected to behave differently than men in social situations? Why?

24. Should gender roles be completely removed from society? Why or why not?

25. How does culture affect gender roles in different countries?

26. Should men and women have different responsibilities in raising children? Why or why not?

27. What challenges do women face in leadership positions?

28. How do gender roles impact relationships and dating?

29. Should gender be a factor in sports competitions? Why or why not?

30. What is the gender pay gap, and why does it exist?

31. How does education impact gender equality?

32. Should all jobs have equal opportunities for men and women? Why or why not?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does gender inequality affect global economic development?

34. What is the role of gender quotas in politics and business?

35. How do gender roles impact mental health?

36. Should paternity leave be equal to maternity leave? Why or why not?

37. How does language reinforce gender roles in society?

38. What are the legal and social barriers to gender equality?

39. How does gender affect personal identity and self-expression?

40. Should there be gender-neutral education in schools? Why or why not?

41. What is the effect of gender roles on crime and violence?

42. How can society promote gender equality in developing countries?

43. Should traditional gender roles be preserved or eliminated? Why?

44. What are the ethical concerns related to gender reassignment and identity politics?

45. How do different religious traditions view gender roles?

46. Should businesses be required to have equal representation of men and women? Why or why not?

47. How does gender equality benefit both men and women in society?

48. If you could change one thing about gender roles today, what would it be and why?