ЕГЭ 2.3

Revise the words on the topic and do the tasks

Vocabulary about crime and tenses.

Follow the instructions.

Activity: Vocabulary in Context

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word or expression from the box below. Change the word form if necessary (singular/plural).

Ancestry – Breadwinner – Empowerment – Glass ceiling – Intersectional – Mainstream – Prejudice – Stereotype – Underrepresentation – Wage gap

In many modern societies, the traditional image of the male as the sole (1) __________ is rapidly changing. However, even as women enter all fields of work, they often hit a (2) __________, which prevents them from reaching executive positions. This issue is often linked to the (3) __________, the statistical difference in earnings between genders performing the same tasks.

When we look at (4) __________ perspectives, we see that the challenges are even greater for people of color. For instance, a woman’s experience is shaped not only by her gender but also by her (5) __________. If the (6) __________ media only portrays certain ethnic groups in limited roles, it reinforces dangerous (7) __________ that lead to social (8) __________.

To fight the (9) __________ of minorities in politics and leadership, we need to promote true (10) __________, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, has a voice in shaping the future.