Unit 7 — Women and Power

• Many people are actively involved in many Moroccan non-governmental organizations.
• The Palestinians have been struggling (to struggle = to fight) for their independence since 1948.
• Meriam Chadid was the first woman to set foot on Antarctica, where she patriotically and proudly raised Morocco's flag.
• Nawal Almoutawakil is a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
• Women have demonstrated considerable leadership in the community, as well as in public office.
• Moroccan rural women need education as well as health care.
• However, they still suffer from negative stereotyping.

• Moroccan women's magazines are not only criticized for being elitist but also for focusing on urban issues.
• Educated women have a big influence on society. Moreover, they contribute to the welfare of their families.
• Despite spending much time at work, working women are able to manage their households perfectly.
• In spite of the efforts made by the government to alleviate poverty, the problem still persists.
• Although globalization has a positive impact on women's status, they are still regarded as inferior in some societies.
• Hamid takes after his father, whereas Abdellah takes after his mother.
• Regardless of their colour or religion, people must be treated equally.
• Don't give up your project regardless of how much money it will cost you.
• Contrary to what people think, young people are not so selfish as they are portrayed.
• No matter how they tried, they couldn't get to the other side of the seacoast.
• No matter what your social status, you must abide by the law.
• Along with being busy with her professional career, Karima manages her family life.

• feminism: a movement which advocates the rights of women to have equal opportunities to those possessed by men
• gender: male or female
• emancipation: freeing someone socially or politically
• violence: actions or words which are intended to hurt someone
• polygamy: having more than one spouse
• stereotype: an exaggerated or wrong image of the characteristics of a particular group
• self-confidence: belief in one's own abilities or skills

In context:

• Negative stereotypes are obstacles that hinder women's advancement in different domains.
• Thanks to the new Moroccan family code, the status of women has noticeably changed.
• According to the new Mudawana, polygamy can't be practised without the first wife's approval.
• All over the world, women have always had a continuous struggle for emancipation.
• The Red Crescent organization provides humanitarian aid for people in need, especially women and children.