решебник.рф ГДЗ по английскому языку 10 класс Афанасьева О.В., Дули Д., Михеева И. В. упражнение - 2 стр. 22
- a) Read the case studies (A-C). Who is discriminating against each person? Why?
- Paolo (15) is teased at school because he is Italian. He has to have extra lessons for his English reading and writing skills. He often feels nervous about going to school. His teacher knows he is unhappy but isn’t doing anything about it.
- Meg (49) was made redundant from her job as a secretary last year at the age of 49. She loved her job and would like to find a similar one. She keeps applying for secretarial positions and has joined a placement agency. However, she has only been called to a couple of interviews which she feels didn’t go very well even though she is highly qualified. She suspects that employers are looking for younger secretaries. She doesn’t know what to do.
- Julie (17) has always been a bit of a tomboy. She loves the outdoors and does a lot of extreme sports. She often wears combat trousers and trainers and isn’t keen on fashion or make-up. Unfortunately, the girls at school don’t talk to her and never invite her out. They sometimes even make fun of her. She feels hurt and thinks that people don’t always accept her for who she is, but she is reluctant to talk to anyone about it.
- b) Now read the advice about stopping discrimination. What should Paolo, Meg and Julie do? Why?
A: I think Paolo should talk to a teacher because …
B: I agree. He can also …
Put an end to discrimination!
- Don’t suffer in silence. Call a helpline for advice or share your problem with a friend, a teacher or someone you trust. A problem shared is a problem halved!
- Know your rights. Remember: discrimination is illegal in Great Britain in employment, education, housing etc. Schools, police and employers have a responsibility to protect you!
- Get other people involved. If you’re feeling brave, start an anti-discrimination group in your school, university, youth group etc. You could provide a counselling service or invite guest speakers along.
- Above all, never give up! If you’re finding it difficult to get a job, keep on applying. If you’re being bullied because of your race,keep on fighting!
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT TO LIVE HAPPILY AND FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION, NO MATTER WHO THEY ARE!
- a)
Paolo is discriminated against by classmates and passively by his teacher. This is a type of nationality or language discrimination. He’s teased for being Italian and struggling with English, and the teacher’s inaction enables the bullying.
Meg is discriminated against by potential employers. This is ageism (age discrimination). Employers may assume younger secretaries are more tech-savvy or energetic, ignoring her experience.
Julie is discriminated against by peers at school. This is a gender stereotype. She’s excluded for not conforming to feminine fashion norms.
- b)
A: I think Paolo should talk to a teacher because the school has a legal responsibility to protect students from discrimination and bullying based on nationality.
B: I agree. He can also contact a helpline for confidential advice, and if the school doesn’t help, his parents could make a formal complaint to the local education authority.
A: I think Meg should contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service because age discrimination in employment is illegal in Great Britain.
B: I agree. She can also highlight her experience and recent training in job applications to counter stereotypes about older workers, and consider joining professional networks for mature job-seekers.
A: Julie could confide in a trusted adult, like a sports coach or school counselor, to address the isolation. Schools must act against look-based harassment.
B: She might start an outdoors club to meet like-minded peers and show that ‘tomboy’ styles are just as valid!