Polygamy is about to be decriminalised in Utah. Is it good news for women?

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

To figure out

To host/ A host

To kidnap someone

To exploit someone/ something

To go through something

To rape someone/ A rapist

Vulnerable

To greet someone

To intervene

To label someone/ something

To hold someone accountable

To flee (fled)

A bigot/ Bigotry

To smuggle

Ankle

A perpetrator

Law-abiding (adj)

Prey

Scattered

To dismantle

Sleeve

To be worthy of something

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

  1. Polygamy is about to be decriminalised in Utah. Is it good news for women?

  2. Do you think it should be legalised?

  3. Do you think it’s possible to be happy in this type of relationship?

  4. Do you think monogamy is superior to polygamy, or just different?

  5. Why do humans feel the need to get married?

  6. Are romantic relationships changing in the modern world?

  7. What will romantic relationships look like in the future?

  8. Are dating apps good for society?

  9. Why are marriage rates declining in some developed countries?

  10. Do you think this is a problem?

  11. Do you think that getting married is worth it?

  12. What’s the best age to get married?

  13. How are weddings celebrated in your country?

  14. Do you enjoy going to weddings?

  15. Do you have any religious or cultural groups in your country that are treated badly?

Previous
Previous

Last year one Oxford college admitted 96% of its students from state schools. How did they do it?

Next
Next

Germany and Spain scramble to reverse the flight of youth