GC 2.3.2+3 Gender equality

• Global Citizenship
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Goals

1. You will have researched a topic and will be able to use the knowledge you now have to start writing a script based on a gender inequality scenario.

2. You will have thought critically about the situations in both countries and can compare them.

Plan

1. Discussion homework

2. Theatre of the oppressed - preparation

Homework activity

Homework

In what way can you see gender inequality in your lives. Think about; gender roles (mum and dad), sport, work, professions, toys. 

Activity 

Around the room, on different tables, there are 5 different A3 pieces of paper with markers. Each piece of paper has one heading of a topic that was given as homework.  Walk around and write down what you have written down for each topic for their homework.

Homework discussion

 A small discussion about the different inequalities found.

Do some surprise you?

Are there ways of changing these inequalities?

Theatre of the oppressed

You are going to write and act out a script on gender inequalities. 

The following slides will tell you how to go about it and what you need to have. Write these steps down so that you don't miss anything!

Theatre of the oppressed

1. Get into groups of 4

2. You will receive a scenario card with two scenarios

Theatre of the oppressed (1)

1.  Research your topic

2. Each scenario tackles a gender equality issue and also the differences between countries so keep this in mind.

3. Use this information to create a well-thought-out script for each scenario. 

Theatre of the oppressed (2)

1.  Each play/scenario has to have at least 4 characters in it (may be more). You can decide who is what type of person. 

2. You have to make a short character description. Some hints of information you should include:

What kind of person are you (man, woman, rich, poor, age)?

What is your opinion on the topic/situation?

What kind of language are you going to use (friendly, offensive)?

Theatre of the oppressed (3)

Start writing your script!

Keep the following in mind!

1. Base your script on the characters and research you have already done on both scenarios.

2. You have to have a script - one for each play (you have to do both!!)

3. Every person in the group needs to have an equal part in the play.

4. The play has to be 4 minutes long (not longer)

5. You are not allowed to use your iPad as a script when acting out the scenarios. You may use cue cards.

6. You may use props if you need them.

Theatre of the oppressed (4)

You have the rest of this lesson and next lesson to work on your script and to practice. 

Good luck!

Hand in...

The group assignment:

Explain why you made certain choices in your group, regarding your script. E.g. motivate why you decided that the board meeting consisted of three middle aged men who were really unfriendly, and one insecure lady in her twenties.

The individual assignment:

Describe what each group presented in short (a few sentences)

Choose two situations that were shown in class. Explain for each group how you think the gender inequality in those particular situations could be helped. Be specific and give clear examples.

Write a short reflection in which you explain what part of the process of producing the play went well, what did not go so well, what was difficult for you and what you have learned.