L'Égalité des Genres (Gender Equality)

Learning ObjectivesDefine and use key vocabulary related to gender equality.Express opinions, doubts, and needs about social issues using the subjonctif présent (present subjunctive) [soob-zhawnk-TEEF pray-ZAWN].Analyze situations related to gender stereotypes.Participate in a discussion about gender equality in français (French) [frahn-SAY].Imagine your school is organizing a debate about the roles of men and women in modern society. 🗣️ You want to join in and share your ideas clearly and convincingly. This lesson will give you the tools to do just that! 🛠️Real-World ApplicationsUnderstand newspaper articles and reports about women's rights.Take part in conversations about important social issues with francophones (French-speaking) [frahn-ko-FOHN] friends.Develop critical thinking about h...

French TermEnglish ExplanationExamplele genre (gender) [luh ZHAWN-ruh]A person's social and cultural identity (masculine, feminine, other), which is different from their biological sex.Le genre (Gender) [luh ZHAWN-ruh] est une construction sociale qui influence nos rôles (is a social construct that influences our roles).un homme (a man) [uhn OMM]A person of the male sex or gender.Cet homme (This man) [set OMM] est un excellent ingénieur (is an excellent engineer).une femme (a woman) [oon FAM]A person of the female sex or gender.La nouvelle directrice est une femme (The new director is a woman) [oon FAM] très compétente (who is very skilled).un stéréotype (a stereotype) [uhn stay-ray-oh-TEEP]A simplified and preconceived idea about a group of people.Penser que les garçons n'aiment pas lire...

1. The Present Subjunctive for Opinions and NeedsIn French, we use the subjonctif (subjunctive) [soob-zhawnk-TEEF] to express feelings, doubts, wishes, or needs. It's very useful for talking about social issues like gender equality.Rule: After expressions of necessity like il faut que (it is necessary that) [eel foh kuh], il est essentiel que (it is essential that) [eel ay ess-sawn-see-EL kuh], and il est important que (it is important that) [eel ay am-por-TAWN kuh], the verb that follows is in the subjunctive. Example: Il est essentiel que nous luttions (It is essential that we fight) [eel ay ess-sawn-see-EL kuh noo loot-YOHN] contre les stéréotypes (against stereotypes).2. The Present Subjunctive for Doubt and UncertaintyWe also use it after verbs that express doubt or uncertainty.Rule:...