TED TALK -Michael Kimmel: “Why gender equality is good for everyone — men

included”

Before watching the video look at the words and then choose the best definition

POTLUCK DINNER one piece of clothing

INTUITIVE a person, a system or society following the

principle that everyone should have equal rights

SUFFRAGE a dinner to which everyone brings food to share

BIAS a difficult question that you ask people for fun

that has a clever or amusing answer

GARMENT to influence sb/sth, especially unfairly, to give an

advantage to one group

PREMATURE based on feelings rather than facts or proof

RIDDLE the right to vote in an election

EGALITARIAN happening or done too soon, especially before the

natural or suitable time

Follow this link to watch the video on TED and work on the while watching tasks:

https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_kimmel_why_gender_equality_is_good_for_everyone_m
en_included/transcript

1. What interaction changed Michael Kimmel’s life? When did it happen?

2. What does the black woman think about privilege?
3. What social class does Michael Kimmel belong to? Why does he think so?
4. Who thought that he had an objective opinion? What’s your opinion about it?
5. According to Michael Kimmel why do men wear ties?

TRY DO DEFINE THE WORD MANSPLAINING? DO YOU HAVE AN EQUIVALENT

WORD IN YOUR LANGUAGE THAT MEANS THE SAME?

1. What was the title of the show he was in?

2. What was Michael’s problem with the title?
3. Why should men support gender equality according to Michal Kimmel?
 4. What’s the riddle in the story? What change can be seen in young’s attitude ?

ACCORDING TO DATA WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MEN SHARE HOUSEHOLD AND

CHILDCARE AT HOME? Make a list illustrating the likelihoods of events divided into these
three categories.

MEN WOMEN CHILDREN

After watching questions:

How can you describe the audience?

According to Michael gender equality is not a zero sum game. Do you agree with him? Why?

What does your father/boyfriend/husband think about gender equality? Is he a supporter or an

opponent? Why do you think so?