In literacy, gender equality and equity have once become our brand new unit. We used a new resource called “CommonLit” in order to read and analyze articles about gender. For instance, articles about Hillary Clinton’s speech, Emma Watson’s speech, and Afganistan’s Bacha posh have been read individually among students and separately each student took a small assessment regarding the topics.
Literally, we almost held a class discussion every day. Discussing this and that relevant to gender. Once, we were assigned to read one article from the website called “Girl’s globe” and bring its main idea to the class discussion. Everyone in class has fully participated regardless of boys or girls to discuss this controversial topic. As a girl learning about rights that woman has now is devastating. The ideas of women not having the same rights as men do hit every girl like a sudden strike and like a big boulder creating more weight for women.
Many relevant points were made during discussions. Bringing up the eager to fight for equal rights, so that by the end of sometimes, we can make this statement, “There WERE gender inequalities.” Plus, women are not being able to receive equal rights doesn’t mean it’s only women’s issue, but men’s as well. Without women, this world wouldn’t be able to process.
“I hope that by 2030 we can talk about gender inequality in HISTORICAL TERMS.” – Phumzile Mlambo