Conversation Questions Related to Gender

Conversation Questions Related to Gender

General Questions about Gender

1. What does the word gender mean to you?

2. What are some traditional gender roles in your culture?

3. Do you think gender roles have changed in the last 50 years?

4. How are boys and girls treated differently in your country?

5. Do you think men and women are equal in society today?

6. Should household chores be shared equally between genders?

7. Do you think some jobs are more suited to one gender than the other?

8. How does the media influence gender expectations?

9. Should children be raised differently based on their gender?

10. What are some common gender stereotypes you’ve heard?

Gender and Work

11. Do men and women have equal opportunities at work in your country?

12. Have you ever seen gender discrimination in the workplace?

13. Do you think gender affects how much someone is paid?

14. Are there any careers that are still male- or female-dominated?

15. Should companies try to hire more women in leadership roles?

16. How can workplaces become more gender inclusive?

17. Do men and women handle leadership differently?

18. What do you think about paternity and maternity leave?

19. Should job advertisements mention gender, or be completely neutral?

20. Have you ever been treated differently at work or school because of your gender?

Gender and Childhood

21. Do you think children should be allowed to choose their own toys, regardless of gender?

22. What do you think about gender-specific school uniforms?

23. Should boys and girls be taught differently?

24. How can we teach children about gender equality?

25. Are gender roles stronger in older generations or younger ones?

26. What message does it send when boys are told not to cry?

27. How do gender expectations affect confidence in children?

28. Should schools teach about gender identity and diversity?

29. Were you ever told you couldn’t do something because of your gender?

30. How do parents influence a child’s understanding of gender?

Society, Media and Identity

31. How are men and women portrayed in advertisements?

32. What do TV shows and films teach us about gender?

33. Do you think beauty standards are different for men and women?

34. What does gender equality mean to you personally?

35. Do you think social media has changed the way people view gender?

36. Should sports competitions be separated by gender?

37. What role does religion play in shaping gender roles in your country?

38. Can fashion be gender-neutral? What do you think?

39. How do different cultures around the world view gender?

40. Is gender identity the same as biological sex?

Personal Opinions and Experiences

41. Do you feel free to express yourself without regard to gender expectations?

42. Have your views on gender changed over time?

43. What challenges do people face when they don’t fit into traditional gender roles?

44. Do you think society will become more accepting of all genders in the future?

45. What can we all do to promote respect for and equality between genders?

Go back to the conversation questions list

If you really want to learn English but don’t know how to do it and where to start, don’t hesitate to contact us. Book an online English lesson with one of our certified and experienced English teachers and take a test and consultation! Tap the banner to learn more!