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What Is International Women's Day?

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think International Women’s Day is about?
When do you think International Women’s Day is celebrated?
Why might a day like International Women’s Day be important?

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What Is International Women's Day?

What International Women’s Day is and why it matters (00:00 – 01:30)

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1. When is International Women’s Day celebrated?

On the 1st of May
On the 8th of March
On the 25th of December
On the 31st of October

2. What is International Women’s Day described as in the video?

A day only for shopping and gifts
A day when only women can vote
A day to celebrate a single historical person
A day to recognize female achievement and call for action on women’s rights and gender equality

3. According to the video, what is one thing women couldn’t do 150 years ago?

Use the internet
Vote
Drive a car
Travel to other countries

What Is International Women's Day?

The suffrage movement and voting rights (01:30 – 03:30)

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1. In the video, what does “suffrage” mean?

The right to own property
The right to vote
The right to drive
The right to free healthcare

2. Who formed the Women’s Social and Political Union in 1903?

A group of members of parliament
Margaret Thatcher
Emmeline Pankhurst
A team of mechanics and drivers

3. What happened in 1918 according to the video?

Britain got its first female prime minister
The Women’s Social and Political Union was established
All women over 21 were allowed to vote
The Representation of the People Bill was passed, giving some women the right to vote

What Is International Women's Day?

Gender equality today, stereotypes, and continuing challenges (03:30 – 06:00)

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1. According to the video, one way gender inequality appears in everyday life is through…

stereotypes
sports rules
traffic signs
weather

2. Which example is mentioned as a stereotype in the video?

“All jobs are the same”
“You throw like a girl”
“Reading is always easy”
“Everyone loves maths”

3. What does the video say stereotypes can do?

Make everyone’s life simpler and fairer
Stop all political decisions
Guarantee equal pay
Prevent you from being yourself and reaching your potential

What Is International Women's Day?

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1. What is the main purpose of International Women’s Day in the video?

To recognize women’s achievements and encourage action for women’s rights and gender equality
To replace national holidays
To focus only on fashion and entertainment
To celebrate the end of World War I

2. What is one key idea the video repeats about social change?

Change is impossible
Change happens instantly when leaders decide
Change occurs gradually and takes time
Change only happens through war

3. Why does the video connect voting rights to a fair society?

Because voting is only important for sports teams
Because voting only affects men
Because voting is less important than education
Because a society can grow and develop in a way that benefits everyone when everyone has the same rights and freedoms

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

What Is International Women's Day?

Why do you think International Women’s Day is celebrated on a specific date each year?
Which part of the history of women’s rights in the video surprised you most, and why?
What are some stereotypes you have heard, and how can they affect people’s choices or confidence?
What is one realistic action people can take to “stand up for women’s rights and gender equality” in everyday life?