Discuss 100 Critical Differences between Men and Women – 4 Free Printable Worksheets

Worksheet 3 – Image Version

Study the key differences between men and women with these four free printable worksheets.

What are the main differences between men and women?

The first two worksheets ask students to decide whether the statements apply to men or women, for example:

____ are better leaders than ____

Students write either “Men” or “Women” at the beginning, according to their opinion, then the corresponding opposite word at the end, e.g.

Men are better leaders than women.

Students discuss their choices with a partner or small group.

Tip: you should encourage them to choose “Men” or “Women” rather than allowing “Equal” or “Both are the same”. The aim is to stimulate conversation and debate with real-life examples.

Related: Discuss 20 Revealing English Idioms about Women and Men

Worksheet 1

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Worksheet 2

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The second pair of worksheets have a more direct tone, which could make them more controversial in your classroom, depending on the sensibilities of your students. Instead of students writing their own opinions, the sentences for discussion are presented frankly, i.e.

Women are more materialistic than men.

Students discuss whether they agree or disagree with each statement, giving reasons and examples to back up their opinions. Of course, there are no right or wrong answers and students don’t need to come to a consensus.

Due to the potentially sensitive nature of the topic, students may feel unable or unwilling to reveal their true opinions. The teacher should be aware of this and aim to make the lesson feel as inclusive and non-confrontational as possible, defusing acrimonious disagreements and arguments before they get out of hand.

This is a topic that we all have a stake in and therefore we are likely to have an opinion about it. These materials should make for an exciting and lively English speaking and discussion practice class!

Here are some of the more provocative or contentious statements (from Worksheet 3) that could lead to a productive discussion class, as students try to answer the question:

What are the major differences between male and female gender roles?

• Women make better parents than men.
• Men are better leaders than women.
• Men take more risks in life than women.
• Women are more likely to get custody of their kids in a divorce than men.
• Men are better at manual work than women.
• Men are more results-driven than women.
• Women are more often discriminated against at work than men.
• Men are better drivers than women.
• Women are more likely to ‘go to pieces’ in a crisis than men.
• Women are more likely to feel unsafe in public at night than men.
• Men are more likely to enjoy hobbies than women.
• Women are more controlling than men.
• Women are more likely to be the primary child carer than men.
• Men are more valued by society than women.
• Women can cook better than men.
• Men are better at remembering facts and figures than women.
• Women are more unpredictable than men.
• Men have fewer friends than women.

Worksheet 3

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Worksheet 4

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Resources for further study:

Differences Between Men and Women – Relationship Institute (relationship-institute.com)

25 Fun Facts About What Makes Men and Women Different – Ask The Scientists

On Gender Differences, No Consensus on Nature vs. Nurture | Pew Research Center

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