1. Which of these pictures show gender issues and why? Give a brief explanation!
2. Read the text and answer the following questions
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN LONDON
Tuesday 8 March 2011 is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. On this day, women, men and children around the world meet on bridges to show solidarity and support for women who are helping their nations to finish with arms, resolve their conflicts, and move towards a peaceful future.
The main campaign is for women around the globe to live in a more secure world and - now more than ever - have an equal voice at the decision in building the bridges of peace for our future.
The main campaign is for women around the globe to live in a more secure world and - now more than ever - have an equal voice at the decision in building the bridges of peace for our future.
Gender equality
* Research shows that women in the UK and worldwide still face high levels of abuse, violence and gender inequality
* Research shows that women in the UK and worldwide still face high levels of abuse, violence and gender inequality
*Violence on women causes more deaths and disabilities among them worldwide than cancer, malaria or even traffic accidents
*Women do two-thirds of the world's work, but they receive 10% of the world's income.
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· What do we celebrate on March 8?
· Where do people meet in London to celebrate that day?
· What do they defend?
