The presentation may be done in the style of a television documentary, featuring a character in the novel who acts as narrator. African Women Today. Ask students to research the position of women today in the countries of southern Africa. Suggest they try to find out what kinds of work women do, what level of education is available to them, and what their economic status is. In addition, ask them to gather information about one or two women who have achieved political or professsional success.
Students then prepare a written report that presents their findings.
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