Towards a Gender Free Society 大学英语精读 教学课件.pptVIP

Unit 6 Towards a Gender Free Society Purposes To get students have some knowledge about the roles of men and women at present and in the past. To understand the purpose of writing and organization of the text. To reinforce some basic linguistic knowledge by doing various types of exercises. About the text What is the theme of the text? How is this argumentation organized?? Structural analysis of the text Main idea of each part: Part One (1 -2) ---the gender stereotypes are mentioned and logically rejected Part Two (3-4) --- The writer argues against the single sex school and then argues for coeducation. Part Three 5--- The writer concludes the essay by repeating his opinion of coeducation and by putting forward his definition of a gender free society. III. Some difficult sentences, words or phrases 1. Their social roles and identify are predetermined by their permanent identifying attribute “sex”. Explain: The different parts played by men and women and their distinctions existing in the society are fixed by their different sexes long before they enter it. 2. The grounds on which the idea of single sex schools might be defended are cut from under our feet. Explain: The argument that single sex schools might be defended is groundless. III. Some difficult sentences, words or phrases 3. Everyone is anxious to let their minds flower into full blossom. Explain: Men and women are all eager to live up to their expectations. 4. As society moves ahead, the gender category becomes blurred. Explain: With the development of the society the gender difference is getting more and more indistinct. 5. With the full spectrum of experience offered, life is an open possibility for man as well as woman. Explain: Life, which consists of rich, colourful experiences, offers equal opportunities to everyone, both man and woman. 6.conform to ---agree with or comply with She refuses to conform to the normal social conventions.（遵守） The building does not conform to safety regulations