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Lesson Plan March 3, 2017

Proposing a Win for Women Worldwide

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Resource #1: Olga’s Girls: Indentured Servitude in Nepal (video)

Watch Olga’s Girls: Indentured Servitude in Nepal and answer the following questions.

  • Describe the foundation that Olga started and why it is needed.

  • Why does Olga have some sympathy for families who participate in the Kamlari practice?

  • What does Olga consider “progress”, and why?

Resource #2: WBEZ: Ana Santos on Ending a Marriage in the Philippines (audio)

Listen to WBEZ: Ana Santos on Ending a Marriage in the Philippines and answer the following questions.

  • In the Philippines, what are the different options available for separating from your spouse?

  • Why is getting an annulment difficult?

  • Why did Ana’s lawyer recommend that she declare herself psychologically incapacitated?

  • How might you characterize the judge that was in charge of Ana’s case?  Explain your answer.

  • Why does Ana characterize women as “vulnerable” in the Philippines?

  • Describe how social media pressure can influence policies in the Philippines.

Resource #3: Indian Women Stand Up to Husbands Who Demand Sex-Selective Abortions (text)

Read Indian Women Stand Up to Husbands Who Demand Sex-Selective Abortions and answer the following questions.

  • Explain why India is characterized as having a sexist system.

  • Describe how Indian women are beginning to stand up to the sexist system.

  • Why is Selvi willing to forgive her husband?

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