Lesson 31: Women’s Initiatives Cultivate Global Change

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

counter

[ 'koun-ter ]

- to work against something

She countered inequality by organizing educational workshops for girls.

cultivate

[ 'kuhl-tuh-veyt ]

- to promote or encourage growth

Efforts to cultivate leadership among women have led to more CEOs.

dense

[ dens ]

- crowded or concentrated

The dense population in urban areas poses challenges for healthcare access.

diligent

[ 'dil-i-juhnt ]

- showing persistent effort and care

The activist was diligent in organizing community events to promote equality.

distribute

[ dih-'strib-yoot ]

- to share resources or goods among people

Volunteers distribute food to women in rural communities.

domestic

[ duh-'mes-tik ]

- related to one’s country or home

Domestic programs focus on empowering women through local industries.

emerging

[ ih-'mur-jing ]

- developing or becoming prominent

Emerging leaders in education are changing the lives of young girls.

exhibit

[ ig-'zib-it ]

- to display or demonstrate something

The speaker exhibited great passion during her talk on gender equality.

guarantee

[ gar-uhn-'tee ]

- to ensure or make certain

Education guarantees women better job opportunities in the future.

industrial

[ in-'duhs-tree-uhl ]

- related to manufacturing or production

Industrial zones are now hiring more women for management roles.

mechanical

[ muh-'kan-i-kuhl ]

- related to machines or automated work

Training centers teach women mechanical skills to secure technical jobs.

perform

[ per-'fawrm ]

- to carry out a task or action

She performed well during the leadership workshop.

produce

[ pruh-'doos, -'dyoos ]

- to create or bring about something

Empowering women can produce significant changes in society.

rep

[ reep ]

- to gain something as a result of effort

Women in the program reap benefits from their small businesses.

refine

[ ri-'fahyn ]

- to improve or make something better

The organization refines its strategies to reach more underprivileged women.

take apart

[ teyk uh-'pahrt ]

- to dismantle or separate components

The discussion took apart traditional ideas about women’s roles.

LET'S LISTEN! 🎧

Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.

Lesson 31

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What is the purpose of the Women’s Global Empowerment Forum?

2. How do Self Help Groups in India support women?

3. Where is Kibera, and why is it mentioned?

4. What do these initiatives aim to counter?

LET'S PRACTICE 🎬

SITUATION

You are a journalist covering a news story.
TASKS

Task 1: Use the vocabulary words to explain your article topic.

Example: My article is about women in Kibera and how they work hard to change traditional rules and create new opportunities.

Task 2: Pretend to ask your teacher, the expert, some questions about the topic. Use at least five vocabulary words.

Example: Q: How do women improve their skills in programs like Self Help Groups? A: These programs help women learn leadership, share resources, and find new chances to succeed.

Task 3: Your teacher will act as the editor. Talk about any missing details in your report.

Example: “I forgot to include examples of how women’s projects help businesses grow. Can I add some real stories?”

LET'S DISCUSS

How can programs like Self Help Groups help women refine their skills?
Why is it important to counter traditional gender norms in emerging communities?
What strategies can organizations use to distribute resources to women in need?
How do women exhibit leadership in domestic and industrial settings?
Why is cultivating women’s education key to global progress?
How do women reap benefits from participating in community-led initiatives?