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Diversité et inclusion

Axe culturel 1 — Identités et échanges : comprendre les enjeux de la diversité culturelle, sociale et identitaire dans le monde anglophone (programme de 1re LVA)

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Cette activité de compréhension sur « Diversité et inclusion » en première entraîne à lire, analyser et répondre à des questions en anglais (LVA). Elle suit le programme officiel de première. Au programme : Notion-cadre : diversité et inclusion, Vocabulaire essentiel, La diversité aux États-Unis : histoire et enjeux, La diversité dans le monde britannique et le Commonwealth. Lis le document, réponds puis vérifie immédiatement tes réponses pour progresser. Un bon moyen de travailler la méthode, d'enrichir son vocabulaire et de préparer les contrôles. Ressource gratuite proposée par un professeur particulier à Marseille pour réussir en anglais (LVA) en première.
1Read the following speech extract, then answer the questions below in English.

Document : Extract from Emma Watson's speech at the UN, launching the HeForShe campaign (New York, September 2014)

«I was appointed six months ago and the more I have spoken about feminism the more I have realized that fighting for women's rights has too often become synonymous with man-hating. If there is one thing I know for certain, it is that this has to stop.

For the record, feminism by definition is: 'The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities. It is the theory of the political, economic and social equality of the sexes.'

I started questioning gender-based assumptions when at eight I was confused at being called 'bossy', because I wanted to direct the plays we would put on for our parents — but the boys were not.

Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong… It is time that we all perceive gender on a spectrum instead of two sets of opposing ideals.

If we stop defining each other by what we are not and start defining ourselves by what we are — we can all be freer and this is what HeForShe is about. It's about freedom.»

Source : UN Women, 2014.

2Questions
Q1 What is the HeForShe campaign mentioned in the speech? Who launched it?
Q2 According to Emma Watson, what misconception about feminism does she want to correct?
Q3 What definition of feminism does Watson give?
Q4 At what age did Watson start questioning gender assumptions, and what was the triggering incident?
Q5 What does Watson mean by 'perceiving gender on a spectrum'? Explain in your own words.
Q6 How does this speech illustrate the theme of diversity and inclusion? Use evidence from the text.
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  1. emma watson
  2. man-hating
  3. the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities
  4. eight
  5. Réponse libre — exemple : Watson argues that gender should not be seen as a binary opposition (male vs female) with fixed qualities, but as a continuum allowing individuals to express a range of traits, emotions and behaviours regardless of their biological sex. Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive or strong, without being constrained by rigid stereotypes.
  6. Réponse libre — exemple : The speech illustrates diversity and inclusion by advocating for gender equality and challenging the stereotypes that restrict both women and men. Watson calls for inclusive thinking — 'perceiving gender on a spectrum' — and invites men to become allies in the fight for equality. The HeForShe campaign embodies inclusion by addressing everyone, not just women, in the struggle against gender discrimination.
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