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Are men and women really equal? Why/not?

Can women make effective managers and bosses? Do you think they can excel in this
role? Why do you think so?

Can men make effective caretakers of children? Do you think they can excel in this
role?
Have you ever wanted to be a member of the opposite sex? What if you could change
genders for just one day?

In general, what can men do better than women? Why do you think so?
In general, what can women do better than men? Why do you think so?

What are some more commonly held stereotypes with regards to women? Do you
agree with any of these notions?
What are some more commonly held stereotypes with regards to men? Do you agree
with any of these notions?

Who offers greater contributions to society, men or women? Why do you think so?
What are the accepted roles of men and women respectively? Do you fit into these
roles? Should these roles be challenged and changed? Please explain.

In your country, is it easier/better to be a man or a woman? Why? Would someone of


the opposite gender agree or disagree with you?
Some suggest that men and women just don't seem different, but are really two
separate species. What do you think? Can you give any examples that highlight your
opinion?

Should men and women be allowed to fight side by side in the military? Why/not?
Would the world be a better place if women were in control? Why/not?
Is it sexist to believe that men end up as more successful in business? Why/not?

Who do you think is easier to raise, boys or girls? Why?


Imagine that two men want to become parents, and two women want to become
parents. Which couple would prove more capable? Why do you think so?

How do the friendships between men differ from the friendships between women?
Why?
What do you think about friendships between men and women? Is it possible for two
people of opposite genders to just be friends? Why/not?

How have the roles of men and women changed over the last fifty years?
How will gender roles continue to change?
In your country are the responsibilities of a mother the same as the responsibilities of a
father to their families?

Do you see yourself as a typical man or woman? Why or why not?


What happens to you if you transgress the ideas of normal behavior for your gender in
your society?
Is your society changing when it comes to ideas of what is considered normal behavior
for men and women?

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