The discussion around feminism goes beyond the crystal ceiling or the pay gap, and the struggle towards equality can and does take many different factors into account. Besides, not all of them find a common ground, either among women or men; so the debate is set to begin.
task
Answer the questions below and discuss with your partners.
catcalling
What is catcalling?
Is it another form of sexual harassment?
Why do you think it happens?
Is it a consequence or a trigger of other behavior?
Is there a way to do it right?
Have you ever experienced it? Care to share how it made you feel?
Should it be banned or fined as they do in Belgium, France or Portugal?
Read this opinion article from Bloomberg about the criminalization of catcalling
surrogate motherhood
What it surrogacy, aka surrogate motherhood?
Is it allowed in country? Should it be?
Are you for or against it?
Would you ever consider doing it?
Is surrogacy in contradiction to feminism?
Banning it should it be a collective or individual decision?
What are the advantages or disadvantages when compared to adoption?
sex workers
Where do you stand on prostitution?
Do you think it is driven by demand or offer?
Is every kind of sex worker the same?
Does society deem all kinds of sex work equally?
Where, if any, should be the limit?
Should prostitution be legalized?
What about male prostitution? Is it the same as its female counterpart?