3. Conversation Starter 130A
• A lot of voices have arisen over the years
demanding equality between males and
females in many fields. For example,
some activists have advocated for equality
in job opportunities, salaries, hours and
retirement ages. But should males and
females be equal in every field and in
every aspect? Why/why not?
• (Ahmad Emam/mechanical engineering)
4. Conversation Starter 130A
• Music can affect people's emotions.
Because melody and rhythm are
constantly changing, people can have
dramatic mood swings. Music can make
people happy or sad, so sometimes music
affect people's behavior. What do you
think about this? Can you provide any
examples?
• (Xun Xu / Music)
5. Conversation Starter 130A
• Some people are suffering from gender
inequality in certain countries. For
example, in the UK, women are still not
permitted to serve in frontline combat. Do
you think that this is fair or not? why?
(Abdullah Alenezi, major??)
6. Conversation Starter 130B
• What problems do you generally face
when using technology in your life? How
do you think PSU students and faculty
generally use technology in classes?
• (Computer engineering, Elyas Sofi)
7. Conversation Starter 130B
• Since childhood, I’ve always dreamed about being an
engineer. Civil engineering is a major for males who like
to build highways ,bridges, basic foundations of
buildings, etc. Also, because it requires manual labor, I
guess this major is better for males .This field of
engineering combines between basic construction and
design. Do you think this type of engineering fits males
better than females? why/why not ?
• (civil engineering, Mohammad)
8. Conversation Starter 130B
• Media is a major that has different areas
of focus. When I was studying, I
specialized in public relations. For that
major, you need to have appropriate
behavior with people because you are the
person who interacts with the public. What
do you think the main responsibilities of
employees in public relations are?
•
(Media and public relations, Mashari)
9. Gender and Society – pg. 12 –
Video and Discussion
• Before viewing – part A
• Listening and words in context
• Viewing
• After viewing – pg. 13 – A,B, and C
15. Group Discussion
• 1. What did you understand from the
video?
• 2. What is your reaction to Target’s
decision? Why?
16. Debate
1. Read your position as a group.
2. Think of at least 5 good reasons, with explanations and/or
examples to support your position. (15 minutes)
3. Plan a speech to present to the judge and to the other debate
groups. (10 minutes)
4. Decide who will speak for the group – this can be just one person,
several people, or all of you!
5. Each group will take turns giving their persuasive speech. (15
minutes)
6. After every group has had a chance to present, any person can
ask or answer questions, one at a time. Raise your hand to
ask/answer. (10 minutes)
7. At the end of the debate, the mayor will decide whether or not
department stores should have gender-based signs and
classifications.
17. Groups
• 1) Judge
• 2) Company supporting NO gender-based classification in toys,
home, and entertainment (We don’t want gender classifications)
• 3) Company supporting gender-based classification in toys, home
and entertainment (We want gender classifications)
• 4) Parents/caretakers supporting NO gender-based classification in
toys, home, and entertainment (We don’t want gender
classifications)
• 5) Parents/caretakers supporting gender-based classification in
toys, home, and entertainment (We want gender classifications)
18. HW
• Post a Conversation Starter on the google
document linked to the blog for pg. 15
words. You may choose your own word.
Once a word has been taken, you must
choose a different word. DUE by midnight
tonight.
