CLEAN : 'It's about time!': Swedish people react to election of first female prime minister

CLEAN : 'It's about time!': Swedish people react to election of first female prime minister

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the symbolic importance of having a female leader in Sweden, a country known for its equality, yet only recently appointing a female Prime Minister. It highlights the paradox of Sweden's delay compared to other Nordic countries and reflects on the timing and challenges the new leader faces.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message does having a female leader in Sweden convey to women?

That gender equality is not important

That leadership is only for men

That women should focus on traditional roles

That women can achieve high positions like men

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it surprising that Sweden took so long to have a female Prime Minister?

Because Sweden is known for its gender equality

Because Sweden is not a democratic country

Because Sweden has a small population

Because Sweden has never had a Prime Minister

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the timing of Sweden's first female Prime Minister?

It should never have happened

It should have happened much later

It is the right time for this change

It is too early for this change

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker wish for the new female Prime Minister?

Success in her challenging future

To resign immediately

To focus only on economic issues

To follow traditional policies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Sweden compare to other Nordic countries regarding female leadership?

Sweden was the first to have a female Prime Minister

Sweden does not allow female leaders

Sweden is behind in having a female Prime Minister

Sweden has more female leaders than any other country

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