Activism in Gender Equality

Activism is...

•  taking action to affect social change
• being against something
• fighting the government

An Activist is...

• A person who doesn't like the government
• a person who believes strongly in political or social change and takespart in activities such as public protests to try to make this happen
• A person who hurts others 

Malala is an activist who fought for girl's rights to

• follow any religion

• dress the way they want to

• work

• have an education

Gender equality is... (La igualtat de gènere és...)

• a fundamental right (un dret fonamental)

• an article of the criminal law (un article del codi penal)

• a draft bill (un projecte de llei)

• None of the answers are correct (cap resposta és correcta)

Indirect discrimination is when there’s a practice, policy or rule which applies to everyone in the same way, but it has (La discriminació indirecta és quan hi ha una pràctica, política o norma que s'aplica a tothom de la mateixa manera, pero que té...)

• a better effect on everyone. (un millor efecte per a tot/es)

• a worse effect on some people than others. (un pitjor efecte per a algun/es més que per altres)

• the same effect on everyone. (el mateix efecte per a tot/es)

• No effect. (Cap efecte)

What is social justice?

• lack of fairness or justice.

• justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

• a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude

Which is an example of a boycott?

• convincing your family and friends to support a new product

• refusing to purchase a product to support a cause

• giving a friend helpful advice

What is a protest?

• the act of supporting your favorite sports team

• the separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.

• a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Why is social justice important?

• it protects the habitats of endangered animals

• it promotes a cleaner and healthier environment

• it promotes and works toward a society that celebrates diversity and equality

An example of advocating for social justice includes

• speaking up against discrimination

• supporting employment rights

• volunteering your time to help those in need

• all of the above