DEBATE CLUB #10 - Feminism: What about men's rights?

Is feminism doing enough to support the rights of men and boys? Historically, feminist activists have sought to improve the rights of women and girls, and to protect them from violence and discrimination. As part of this process of change, have men’s rights and needs been overlooked, neglected or undermined? Come to tonight’s Debate Club and share your ideas!

VENEZ NOUS REJOINDRE POUR PARLER DE CE THÈME ! 

C'est l'occasion rêvée pour pratiquer votre anglais dans une ambiance détendue. Animées par des professeurs qualifiés de langue maternelle anglaise, les séances de conversation Debate Club sont conviviales, engageantes et efficaces !

DATE, VENUE & TEACHERS 

• AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Fleur RODGERS

• MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Nick MACKENZIE

QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE

What needs regarding equal rights do we have today?

Is the language of feminism helpful?

Why do some men feel alienated by feminism?

What role does the Internet play?

Why should feminists care about the rights of men?

Do feminists need to campaign even more for the rights of women and girls?

Do feminists need to include the rights of men and boys more?

Is the term ‘feminism’ still relevant in a LGBTQ+ world?

Is feminism still important today?

If so, what does it need to encompass?

VOCABULARY

activism

activist

campaign

campaign (v)

campaigner

cancel culture

diversity

equal opportunities

equality

equity

feminism

feminist

incel

inclusion

inclusive

inequalities

LGBTQ+

manosphere

masculine

masculinity

misogynistic

misogyny

objectification

patriarchal

patriarchy

progressive

rabbit hole (Internet)

suffragettes

woke

wokeism

SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!

Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.

SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT

feminism today

men’s rights feminism

relevance of feminism

types of feminism

SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS

https://www.bbc.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
www.nytimes.com

KEY PHRASES

For general phrases for debates, CLICK HERE