The Governess

Welcome!

What gives someone power?

Goals

• I know about the position of women in the victorian era. 
  
• I am able to have a dicussion in English. 
• I am able to write a short story

For today's lesson: 

• Men's Rights vs Feminism: Is Toxic Masculinity Real? | Middle Ground
• Discussion 
• Writing prompt 

Middle ground

You are going to watch an episode of 'Middle ground' were people have a discussion  about Men's rights vs Feminism.

Answer the question on Lessonup!

02:27

I believe man and women are diffrent but equal.

1. agree
2. disagree

05:43

Toxic masculinity is real

1. agree
2. disagree

09:38

Today women have more advantages than man.

1. agree
2. disagree

14:08

I feel that the other side does not understand my values

1. agree
2. disagree

17:28

men and women should be allies.

1. agree
2. disagree

20:26

I feel empathy for the other side.

1. agree
2. disagree

What do you think?

Discuss the following topics:

1. I believe man and women are diffrent but equal.
   
2. Women still have less power than men.
   
3. Evryone should be a feminist. 

Think-pair-share

Victorian Times 

Position of women in Victorian Times

*Poor women had to work

*Bad living conditions

* no rights to vote, husband was the boss

Difference between the classes:

*Rich women were supposed to be "the Angel of the House"

*Well-furnished houses & enough food, servants

* no rights to vote, husband decided on everything

Writing prompt

Write a short paragraph (50-100words) about one of the  debate topics: 

• I believe man and women are diffrent but equal. 
• Women still have less power than men.
• Everyone should be a feminist.