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Question
Form groups and hold debates on the following topic. Make bulleted lists of points in favour of the topic (pros) and those against it (cons). (3-6 points each).
Boys cannot cook or do any housework.
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Solution
| Pros | Cons |
| Boy's brains are made differently. | Eating is a basic necessity; if boys can eat, they should learn to cook. |
| Boys are clumsy and not as sensitive as girls and cooking and housekeeping need sensitivity. | The most famous chefs are men. |
| Boys are, even today, the main earners in a family, and they should concentrate on building their career rather than household duties. | Today there are many nuclear families in India with both husband and wife earning; therefore both must cook and do housework. |
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