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Why gender equality is good for everyone- men included

Before watching Micheal Kimmel TED TALK on gender equality, have a look at this words and match them to their definition.

POTLUCK DINNER              one piece of clothing
INTUITIVE                             a person, system of society following the principle that eveyone should have                                                   equal rights      
SUFFRAGE                            a dinner to which eveybody brings food to share
BIAS                                       a difficult questions you ask people for fun that has a clever or amusing                                                           answer
GARMENT                             to influence sb/sth, especially unfairly, to give an advantage to one group
PREMATURE                         based on feelings raher than facts or proof      
RIDDLE                                  the right to vote in an election
EGALITARIAN                      happening or done too soon, especially before the natural of suitable time

Now, watch the video and work on the while watching tasks:

1. What interaction changed Michael Kimmel's life? when did it happen?
2. What does the black woman think about priviledge?
3. What social class does he belong to?
4. Who thought that he had an objective opinion? What's your opinion about it?
5. According to Michael Kimmel why do men wear ties?
6. What was the title of the show he was in?
7. What was Michael 's problem with the title?
8. Why should men support gender equality according to Michael Kimmel?
9. What are the benefits for children if men are more invloved in housework and everyday family life?
10. What's the quotation he uses at the end of his talk? Why do you think he chose it?