大学英语口语教程 U5 Women at work.ppt

Background Information 程苏玉 Text One 梅艳红 Text Two 俞晓燕 Task 袁静 Women at work Discrimination on the basis of sex can happen at work, school or college, in a shop or a restaurant, looking for accommodation, buying property or applying for credit. Sex discrimination means being treated unfairly because of your gender. The prejudice in the workplace Women often do not have access to the same opportunities for promotion and training. They are discouraged from taking up certain professions. The prejudice in the workplace 3. They do not receive equal pay for equal work. 4. It is difficult, especially for women in higher positions, to balance family and jobs. Made in Dagenham If a woman wants to have her own place in high position ： She would be thought too aggressive She is forced to become “Superwomen” It’s very difficult to be wife, mother and successful career woman at the same time Reasons for the discrimination against women: The society, especially the media often speaks highly of a woman as the role of mother or wife, but seldom as a successfully enterprising woman. Most women just hold the point from men’s view. They think they are physically and emotionally weak. Masako—The Japanese Crown Princess Reading B once studied at：Harvard College Oxford University University of Tokyo can speak： Japanese English French German Russian Spanish worked at： Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prince Naruhito 皇太子德仁 (the son of Emperor Akihito) Engagement：12 April1993 Marriage：9 June 1993 At the beginning of their marriage, they are happy. The Prince “l will protect you forever with all my might.” The Princess: trying her best to adapt to her role. Unfortunately…… Pressure from the Imperial House Agency (IHA)…… pregnancy——miscarriage ——first child Aiko Relevant book Introduction Masako Owada, a thoroughly modern woman in collision with an ancient system. Stealing a look into the mysterious world of the Japane