1. Is there a way for the government to hold accountable the hands to which taxpayer money is given?
2. Women are most often characterized as the victim, and men as the abusers. What has caused this stereotype? What are some of the immediate results?
3. Do you think there is a way to change the way society views the victim and the abuser in relation to their gender?
4. How would you define "domestic violence?"
5. Should the police officers be legally bound to take someone into custody each time they answer a call for help from an "abuser"?
6. What are some of the immediate consequences of the VAWA as it currently stands?
7. Do you think the VAWA should be reformed?
8. If so, how would you reform the Act?
9. Do you think women are oppressed by the "patriarchy?"
10. How do you respond to people who make this assertion?
Challenge Questions:
1. What are "civil rights?" Where does the Constitution specifically address these?
2. Research the VAWA and the history of Feminism and how each of these movements have changed gender perceptions in society. Post an article on your social networking site.
Bonus Questions:
1. Why do you think God created differences between men and women? What do you think are some of the roles intended for each?
2. Why do you think movements have arisen to eliminate the perception of gender differences? What have been the results of these movements?
