International Women's Day

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International Women's Day

Why do you think there is an "International Women's Day"?

In The Netherlands, women got the right to vote in...

1. 1790
2. 1815
3. 1919
4. 1992

What happens when only some people can vote, but other people can't?

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Until 1956, married women in The Netherlands were not allowed to...

1. work
2. open a bank account
3. travel without their husband
4. all of the above

In 2023, women generally earned
...... % less money, even when they do they same work.

1. 2
2. 4
3. 7
4. 9

New words

suffrage = the right to vote

suffragettes = people who fight for the right to vote

gender = male/female/non-binary/other

gradually = slowly and step by step

union = a group that fights for certain rights

Name a stereotype about girls
or about boys

Emmeline Pankhurst founded...

1. the suffragette movement
2. schools for girls
3. a political party
4. a hospital in WW I

During WW I, men and women became more equal. How come?

When was the first female prime minister elected in the UK?

1. 1969
2. 1979
3. 1989
4. 1999

Margaret Thatcher

"The Iron Lady"

Can you think of a situation where women didn't get the same treatment as men? (Something you've seen in your life, or read on the news)

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Writing assignment

Write a text about a woman that inspires you.

This can be a scientist, a policitian, a family member, someone you know...     any woman.

Write 100 words or more. Make sure you write about:

name, birth year, achievements (what kind of important things did/does this person do?), why she is inspiring to you personally