Discussion
questions
1) What are some examples of gender discrimination that can be seen in the play?
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2) How did gender discrimination in the 70's lead to economic inequality between men and women?
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3) How does gender discrimination today lead to economic inequality between men and women?
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4) In what ways does lack of access to abortion affect the socio-economic status of women?
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5) How do the characters work with and against traditional gender roles?
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6) Agnes does not consider herself to be a feminist. Based on her ideology, would you consider Agnes to be a feminist?
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7) In what ways are Hannah's feminist views different than the feminism we see today?
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8) In the play, Hannah seeks an all-female colony. For women, how would your everyday life change if there were no men?
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9) For men, what is your reaction to hearing women's responses to the last question? How can you make a difference in the way women's lives are affected by men?
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10) Paul believes that he's a nice man who just needs the love of a "good woman." Do you believe Paul sees himself clearly?
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