Dec 8 2022 Gender Pay Gap Debate

 Viewing of:

Explained - Netflix -
Why Women Are Paid Less - Season 1 Ep. 3

Discussion Questions: 

What will you do to support women/(if a woman) yourself in your current/future workplace? 

Will the gender pay gap ever reach 0%? Why or why not? 

Provide specific examples from the piece as to how the gender gap can be lessened? (E.g. Rwanda/Iceland) 

Debate Prep: 

The gender pay gap will reach 0% in the future. 
(Next 10-20 years) 
Affirmative and Negative. 

Review of PowerPoint Presentation - Definition and Structure of a "Debate"

Debate Worksheet 

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