IWD Facts
This individual, former member of boy-band One Direction, considers himself a feminist and fights against toxic masculinity by wearing dresses and painting his nails.
Harry Styles
Equality between genders
He dropped the ball, he forgot to announce the promotion of his colleague!
What's the meaning of 'to drop the ball'?
To fail at doing something
This Colombian singer, dancer, and actress has won over 300 awards, including 3 Grammys and 12 Latin Grammys. She is admired for her bilingual abilities and philanthropy.
Shakira
"She's just a girl and she's on fire"
Alicia Keys
In 2011, President _______ declared March as Women’s History Month in the United States.
Obama
How would you define the word 'discrimination'?
The treatment of one group in a different, unfair manner compared to other groups
Helen broke the glass ceiling when she earned a raise in her salary before all of her male colleagues.
What does it mean 'to break the glass ceiling'?
To overcome the barriers set to prevent access to advancement
This impactful, British woman is commended for her work with animal conservation and particularly for her studies with chimpanzees. In 2002, she was named a UN Messenger of Peace.
Jane Goodall
"Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)"
Beyoncé
In 2018, women accounted for ____% of the American military.
A) 10
B) 17
C) 20
C) 20%
Provide an example of gender roles for men and women.
Men must work harder and longer at their jobs to earn money to support the family and women must stay at home to care for the house and the kids.
Jolene decided to pull the trigger and have the conversation with her friend that she had been dreading for weeks.
What's the meaning of 'to pull the trigger'?
To start something; to commit to something
This impactful woman refused to give up her bus seat to a white man on a bus in Alabama and was arrested shortly thereafter. This woman set an example of anti-racism for generations to come. Who is she?
Rosa Parks
"So hold your head up, girl, and you'll go far
Listen to me when I say
I'm beautiful in my way 'cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way"
Lady Gaga
Out of the top 10 countries that consider themselves feminists, can you name 5?
Sweden, France, Italy, Britain, Australia, USA, Turkey, Denmark, Mexico, Germany
What is a 'patriarchy'?
A system in which the man holds the power and the women are largely excluded from it.
Teaching kindergarteners is a piece of cake for her. She was born to be a teacher.
What's the meaning of 'piece of cake'?
Something easy; effortless
This individual was hiding from the Nazis and kept a journal while doing so. She is commended for her bravery and her story has been read by millions.
Anne Frank
"All the women, who independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honeys, who making money
Throw your hands up at me"
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was a teacher and a cultural figure who was president from 1980 to 1996. She is the world's first female president via a national election. What country does she represent?
Iceland
What is the meaning of 'misogyny'?
The dislike of or ingrained prejudice against women
She let the cat out of the bag when she asked Kara if she was excited to see her brother. Kara didn't know about her brother coming and it was supposed to be a surprise!
What's the meaning of 'to let the cat out of the bag'?
to tell the secret
This impactful woman was an American aviation pioneer and author. She was the first female aviator to fly unaccompanied across the Atlantic Ocean.
Amelia Earhart
"My one, when all is said and done
You'll believe God is a woman"
Ariana Grande