Title: Men and Women

Level: Intermediate

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to discuss and compare the roles and stereotypes of men and women in different cultures.

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with discussion questions
• Video clips and images related to gender roles and stereotypes

Warm-up (10 minutes):

• Ask students to brainstorm words or phrases that come to mind when they think of men and women. Write their responses on the board.
• Divide the class into small groups and ask them to discuss the following questions:
  • What are some common stereotypes about men and women in your culture?
  • How do these stereotypes affect the way men and women are treated in society?
• Have each group share their responses with the class.

Presentation (20 minutes):

• Show a video clip or image related to gender roles and stereotypes in different cultures.
• Ask students to describe what they see and how it relates to the discussion questions from the warm-up.
• Lead a class discussion on the similarities and differences between gender roles and stereotypes in different cultures.

Practice (30 minutes):

• Hand out discussion questions related to gender roles and stereotypes. Ask students to discuss the questions in pairs or small groups.
• After 10-15 minutes, have each group share their responses with the class.
• Encourage students to ask follow-up questions and engage in a respectful and open-minded discussion.

Wrap-up (10 minutes):

• Summarize the main points of the discussion and ask students to reflect on what they learned.
• Ask students to write down one thing they will do differently in their own lives to challenge gender stereotypes and promote equality.
• Collect the responses and use them as a starting point for future discussions on gender and diversity.