"Half the Sky" Assignment

“Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide”

Watch the film then answer the questions below. Visit the website for additional information if needed.
http://www.halftheskymovement.org/

What is the mission of the Half the Sky movement?

Why focus on girls and women?

Which countries were highlighted in the film?

Which issues were addressed in the film?

Which story or issue resonated most deeply with you? Why?



Briefly discuss the role education played in each issue covered in the film.

What actions do you think you can take as an individual or a group to make a difference in addressing one or more of the issues in the film?

Vocabulary:

Resonate:

to affect or appeal to someone in a personal or emotional way