Women and power

1. A brief mention is okay, but focus more on current challenges and future solutions.
2. The exam usually asks for your opinion on modern issues.

💡 À retenir : Stay focused on contemporary social issues.

1. Try to describe the word using simpler terms.
2. Use synonyms or antonyms (e.g., instead of "empowerment," use "giving power").

💡 À retenir : Don't panic; use the vocabulary you already master.

1. It is not strictly required, but it is useful to understand the movement for gender equality.
2. You can use it if you explain it correctly as the advocacy for women's rights.

💡 À retenir : Focus on "gender equality" as it is the standard term in the curriculum.

1. Gender equality means that men and women have the same rights, responsibilities, and opportunities.
2. Women's empowerment is the process of giving women the power and confidence to control their own lives and make their own decisions.

💡 À retenir : Equality is a state of being; empowerment is the process to reach that state.

1. Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
2. It allows women to get better jobs and become financially independent.
3. Educated women can better participate in the decision-making process of their families and society.

💡 À retenir : Education is the most powerful tool for women's empowerment.

1. The "glass ceiling" refers to the invisible barrier that prevents women from reaching top positions in companies.
2. Example: "Despite her hard work, she hit a glass ceiling and couldn't become the CEO."

💡 À retenir : It represents the hidden obstacles women face in their careers.

1. "Gender gap" refers to the difference between men and women in various areas like salary, education, or political representation.
2. For example, if men earn more than women for the same job, that is a "gender pay gap."

💡 À retenir : It is the measurable difference in status or resources between genders.

1. Yes, it is highly recommended to show your cultural knowledge.
2. You can mention figures like Fatima Al-Fihriya (founder of the first university) or modern women in science and politics.

💡 À retenir : Using real-life examples strengthens your arguments.

1. You don't need to memorize them all by heart.
2. Focus on the main ones: right to education, right to work, right to vote, and protection against violence.

💡 À retenir : Focus on the concept of human rights rather than a legal list.

1. Start with a clear topic sentence.
2. Give two specific reasons or examples.
3. End with a concluding sentence summarizing your point.

💡 À retenir : Keep it organized with transition words like "First," "Moreover," and "In conclusion."

1. Traditionally, the "breadwinner" is the person who earns the money to support the family.
2. Today, this role is shared between men and women in many households.

💡 À retenir : The definition is evolving towards shared responsibility.

1. Use "whose" to show possession for people.
2. Example: "The woman whose daughter became a doctor is very proud."
3. It connects the person to something they own or a quality they have.

💡 À retenir : "Whose" replaces his/her/their in relative clauses.