Exercises: Keys
1. In the past, political parties thought women were not suitable for politics.
2. Political parties should have more female candidates.
3. Many people thought that women were not as strong as men, and were governed by emotion.
4. In a patriarchal society, men have leadership and dominance in all domains.
5. At the moment, political parties put many women on their election lists giving them a high priority.
6. Today women are breaking gender boundaries on many fronts.
7. Yet they are still struggling for recognition and equal treatment.
Example: Working women contribute to society's development. They improve their children's life.
Working women contribute to society's development. They also improve their children's life.
1. Moroccan women have gained far-reaching rights. Yet, we still need to identify the needs of rural women.
2.Some women work full-time in their jobs. Along with that, they cook, clean, and take care of the children.
3. The Moroccan law guarantees women's rights. In addition to that, the government revised the family code to improve women's situation.
4. This code raises the age of marriage for girls from 15 to 18.
5. It also gives wives "joint responsibility" with their husbands in family matters.
6. Women suffer from negative stereotypes. However, they realise remarkable achievements.
7. Moroccan women have already entered the parliament. In spite of that, their number is limited.
Example: They appointed Maria a nurse in the local hospital.
Maria was appointed a nurse in the local hospital.