gender equality
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Gender Equality
By The Hoot
Rules
“The goal is not to agree -- it is to gain a deeper understanding” Ø Put phone on vibrate; take calls outside of the roomØ Pay full attention to the person speakingØ Respect of opinions (Do not be afraid to respectfully challenge one another by asking questions, but refrain from personal attacks -- focus on ideas.)Ø ConfidentialityØ Speak from your own experience instead of generalizing ("I" instead of "they," "we," and "you").
What is gender equality?
Gender equality, also known as sex equality or equality of the genders, is the view that both men and women should receive equal treatment and not be discriminated against based on their gender
-Affects us all
-Important b/c everyone goes through struggles based upon gender and we need to learn how to overcome them
Reaction
● What’s your initial reaction?
● What are your views on feminism right now?
Daily Identifiers
● When has your gender been a good thing and when has it been a bad thing?
● Ex. Being a woman has shown privilege when I can talk in class and goof around with boys and only the boys get in trouble; I was oppressed when I walked through the school hallways when boys would cat call me and make me feel uncomfortable.
Our Talk
-1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention takes place in Worcester, Mass., attracting more than 1,000 participants.-1916: Margaret Sanger opens the first U.S. birth-control clinic in Brooklyn, N.Y. Although the clinic is shut down 10 days later and Sanger is arrested, she eventually wins support through the courts and opens another clinic in New York City in 1923.-1920: The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, is signed into law by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby.-1976: The first marital rape law is enacted in Nebraska, making it illegal for a husband to rape his wife
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenstimeline1.html
Planned Parenthood Controversy
Planned Parenthood: “We are a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.”
Why is planned parenthood so controversial despite its positive mission and willingness to help people?
The Rise of Feminism
- What are your thoughts on Feminism?
- What do you think Feminist are like?
- What do you think about the Feminists movement now vs. back then?
Slut Shaming/Rape Culture
- Can a person give consent while drinking? (It goes both ways)
- Have you ever felt like you were slut shamed?
- Do you think sexual assault is taken seriously on campus?
Remember Consent
Closure
What can we do to improve gender equality?
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/sexual-assault.html
Further Chances to HOOT!
Come HOOT with us again March 29th at the same time, same place!
Topic: Prejudice
Thank You!