Do you know who the people are? What do these famous persons have in common?
Talk to your neighbour and try to come up with one thing that they have in common!
Michelle Obama
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Kamala Harris
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Clara Henry
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Zara Larsson
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Harry Styles
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Barack Obama
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David Schwimmer (Ross in Friends)
We Should All Be Feminists - but we need to understand why!
In these lessons, we will explore feminism, gender equality, and the ideas in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s essay We Should All Be Feminists.
You will learn about modern feminists, reflect on your own society, and engage in discussions about important questions related to equality.
Charles Fourier
He believed that men and women should have the same rights and opportunities.
He was one of the first people in history to use the word feminism.
Fourier said that society cannot be happy unless women are free and equal.
She wrote the famous book “The Second Sex” in 1949.
In it, she explained how women have been treated as “less important” than men.
Her ideas helped shape modern feminism and inspired women to fight for equality.
Dorothy Parker was an American writer and poet in the early 1900s.
She was known for her sharp humor and clever comments.
Parker used her writing to challenge sexism and show how unfair society could be to women.
She supported women’s independence and spoke openly for women’s rights.
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Nigerian author
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Powerful speaker about gender, identity, and culture
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Her TED talk inspired millions
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She shares stories from her own life to show how gender expectations shape us
Individually read the text. While reading the text, do this:
✅ Text and thought: Underline something you agree or disagree with. Write your thoughts about the quote directly on the handout or in your notebook.
When you have finished reading the book, you need to have written at least 5.
✅ Underline words you don't understand at all. Use a dictionary and look up the words. You may write directly on the handouts.
Deadline: Together we decided when it is reasonable to be finished.
After reading:
Reading Comprehension
Answer in full sentences. Write in your notebook.
On the lines:
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What differences in upbringing does Adichie describe for boys and girls?
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Why does she talk about her friend Louis?
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What does she mean by “gender matters everywhere in the world”?
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What was her reaction to being called a feminist?
Between the lines:
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What message do you think she wants young people to take with them?
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Why might some people feel uncomfortable with the word feminism?
Does this text connect to your life? Give examples.
In pairs, you will discuss:
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Do you think boys and girls are treated equally today?
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How do social media, music, or school influence gender expectations?
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Which modern feminist do you relate to most? Why?
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Do you think everyone should call themselves a feminist?
Be respectful and listen to each other.
Go back to Menti.com.
Write 5-10 sentences on:
“What does feminism mean to me today?”
Try to include examples from the text or your own life.
8. Final writing assignment
Inspired by We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
You have read We Should All Be Feminists, where the author discusses gender, expectations, and equality through personal stories and reflections. Now you will write a text where you develop your own ideas on similar themes.
Write one text between 250–600 words.
Choose ONE of the four tasks below.
Go to Trelson and write your text.
Option 1 – Argumentative Text
Title: Why Gender Equality Matters Today
Write a text where you write for a general audience, such as readers of a school magazine.
explain what message you think the author wants to send
connect the message to your own thoughts or experiences
give at least two arguments and examples
give at least two counterarguments and examples.
end with a clear conclusion
Option 2 – Reflective Text / Discussion
Title: Expectations – How They Shape Us
In her book, the author describes how expectations for boys and girls can differ.
Write a text where you write for a general audience, such as readers of a school magazine.
describe expectations you notice or have noticed in society today (school, social media, sports, family, etc.)
explain how these expectations might affect young people
reflect on whether these expectations are fair or need to change
give examples from the text and connect your own thoughts with the text
Option 4 – Chronicle (Krönika)
Title: The Invisible Rules We Still Follow
Write a chronicle where you write for a youth magazine.
start with a personal situation, memory, or observation that shows an “unwritten rule”
move from the personal to the general (why does this happen? who decides these rules?)
use a clear voice, and feel free to include humour, irony, exaggeration or reflection
comment on society today (school, social media, fashion, hobbies, relationships, etc.)
end with a punchline, reflection, or twist
Before you hand in your text - make sure you have listened to it.
Good Luck!
Sara
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