In
order to do this writing task, you will need to procure a laptop. After an initial discussion on the
causes of domestic violence – during which you should note down, on the board,
the points the students make – access the following news feed in the “Watch and Listen” section of
the BBC website (bbc.co.uk/news):
“Patriarchal Serbia Faces up to Domestic Violence”. Alternatively, search
for the feed by name. When you have located it, have the students listen twice
and make notes on the causes and solutions suggested.
The causes they will hear are as follows:
Poverty
Part
of tradition
A
patriarchal society
Tolerance
for violence
A
violent past
A
culture of violence
A
combination of nationalism, aggression and traditions leading to violence
Legislation
that is not enforced
The solutions they will hear are as follows:
In
the long term: deep social change needed so there is zero tolerance for
domestic violence
In
the short term: laws that are actually enforced and shelters or safe houses
When
they have made a note of these points, ask them whether these points apply to
Turkey and whether there is anything else they would like to add. They may
suggest ignorance as a reason but you can put them right. Domestic violence is
prevalent in developed countries as well. Last of all have them write a cause
analysis essay. They can put the solutions in the conclusion like the news feed
does.
Refer to my second blog, The Essay
Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/
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