GENDER EQUALITY
Norway is one of the countries that definitely is on top of the list. We do not have 100%, but it is not a far fetch either. We have good opportunities for both genders
It is increasingly common to use celebrities to front humanitarian causes. Why is this a good contribution?
Because we see the celebrities as role models, and therefore it may be more likely for us to take a look at whatever they are involved in.
What is a host country?
The country that the immigrant enters, the country that welcomes them
What is cultural appropriation?
You take or use things from a minority culture that is not your own, without showing that you understand and respect this culture - and use it in your culture
What does "feminism" mean?
“The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities"
Which celebrity is behind the "Before the Flood" documentary that we watched?
Leonardo Dicaprio
What are some of the things the characters in The Good Lie learn? Examples from movie. What phenomenons have they never seen before? Name at least 2
Mcdonalds, telephones, cars, beds, credit cards
Why can dressing up as an eskimo for a Halloween party be a risky thing?
Because someone from that minority culture could get offended, especially if you wear the costume without respecting/understanding its value for the culture
Mention some countries that do not have equality (at least 2)
Sudan, Somalia, Pakistan, Iran, Dubai, Russia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia
It is melting due to the temperature rising
A "push factor" is something that makes staying at home uncomfortable, dangerous or downright impossible. What can be examples of push factors?
Unemployment, persecution and war are examples of push factors.
Why are so many people in Starr’s neighbourhood drug dealers in the movie "The Hate U Give"?
It is several factors: including poverty, systemic racism, and the lack of opportunities for the residents of the neighborhood.
- Lack of access to education, healthcare -> cycle of hopelessness -> drug dealing to survive
We read a speech about feminism from a famous actress. Who is the actress?
Emma Watson
Food, showering, flushing the toilet, drinking water
A "pull factor" makes the migrants destination attractive. What can be examples of why someone wants to enter a country?
It might be the promise of a better job or a better education – or, quite simply, the absence of war.
What does Tupac mean by THUG? How does the main character Starr understand this?
THUG takes on a personal meaning for her. She realizes that the hate and fear that lead to the shooting are a product of systemic racism and prejudice.
Starr comes to understand the power of speaking out against injustice and advocating for change. She sees the phrase "The Hate U Give" as a call to action, a reminder that the actions we take and the words we use can have profound and lasting consequences for ourselves and others.