“I prefer a flexible husband”_Midweek sun


Date: July 12, 2010
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Name of the article: “I prefer a flexible husbandÀ

Name of publication: Midweek Sun opinion/letter

Date: 02 June 2010

Country: Botswana

Genre: Opinion

Theme: gender equality/   sexuality

Description of article:

This is an opinion piece about the institution of marriage. The writer is having a conversation with the reader who from reading the headline and the comments happens to be a lady.

This article may be used to:

· Illustrate lack of gender balance in sources

· Illustrate gender biased language

Trainer’s notes:

The opinion is gender blind in the sense that the writer is putting the blame on one party for the failure of happiness in marriage. The writer is looking at the institution of marriage from the point of view of the woman who keeps on pointing out the wrongs done by the husband without singling out her wrongs as well.

Discussion Questions:

  • What does it take for a marriage to function properly?
  • What is the role of both the woman and the man in marriage?
  • How can the conflicts in marriage be resolved?
  • Who is to blame for the marital conflicts?

Training Exercises:

  • Find on successful home and write an article about them.
  • Marriage counseling seminars.

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