Topic 1: Does increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to

Topic 76: Gender imbalance has long been a general phenomenon not only in the labour 
market but also in formal education. Some analysts argue that it is impossible to 
eliminate the under presentation of women in some subjects in the university. Do you 
agree or disagree?
(require extraordinary commitments of time and energy),
(male-oriented profession), (underrepresentation ) (marriage and motherhood), (interruptions of 
daily domestic life), 
(favour male over female applicants or otherwise) (constitute a form of discrimination),
(inconsistent with academic freedom) ;
(create a positive study or working environment);
(nontraditional careers, such as auto mechanics construction trades), (demand more male teachers); 
Although gender equality is widely promoted at modem colleges, females are still 
underrepresented in some subjects. Some people tend to treat it as a persistent problem, 
believing that the root of this problem is not in the university, but should be seen in a wider 
context. This conclusion is cursory and should be reviewed in today's society.
The first point to note is that females have made a lot of inroads into fields that have been 
traditionally dominated by men. To serve in the army was, for instance, the exclusive right of 
males, but today, more women have been enlisted. Many would consider the army as the most 
ideally "men only" profession. If females can make a success of it, they can succeed in every 
other field. The ascendancy of woman has been seen in the surge in their prominent positions 
in society and in the traditional blue collar business world. Women should not be considered 
unqualified or incapable of any university subject.
Universities that provide a gender-fair environment see benefits for both students and faculty.
Historically, the gender imbalance at colleges has isolated students from the real world, where 
there is a high chance of dealing with females rather than just males. The tension or conflict 
between the sexes in the university environment only allows students to exercise their ability 
to work with peers of the opposite sex. Faculty gets the chance to address the problem of 
gender inequality and discrimination, which has characterized campuses for decades. This 
results in a better learning environment, and thus a better thought of university.
Despite what has been discussed, it should be admitted that to put gender equality into 
practice is a complex task. There are a number of hurdles a female applicant has to overcome 
in the pursuit of academic objectives, and the first is from family. Traditional families often 
feel reluctant to support their daughters' quest for higher education. The idea that university is 
mainly for men to learn a trade to support their wives and family remains prevalent. The 
women's role is being defined as supporting their husband through performing menial tasks of 
life.
In conclusion, achieving a gender balance in the university is no longer an unachievable 
aim at the present time. While the competence of women has widely been recognized by their 
male colleagues in a wide range of occupations, the balance between men and women in an 
academic environment is deemed as a necessity. Although problems such as gender prejudice 
and favoritism continue to prevent women's full participation in some subjects, these 
problems are losing their leverage.
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1. Persistent=lasting=constant=permanent
2. Cursory=superficial
3. Make some inroads into
4. Exclusive=absolute=sole
5. Ascendancy=dominance=superiority
6. Unqualified=incompetent=unprofessional
7. Incapable=inept=incompetent=powerless
8. Historically=in the past=in history=traditionally=in times gone by
9. Imbalance=inequity=inequality
10. Hurdle=obstacle=barrier=impediment=problem=difficulty
11. Quest for=pursuit of
12. Trade=skill=craft
13. Menial=tedious=unskilled
14. Favoritism=preference=discrimination
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