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Typical woman/man

In Germany, there are two singers who have written and sung songs about men (Herbert Grönemeyer) and women (Pe Werner). These lyrics can be used to make typical images and take photos with a digital camera. If there are similar songs I English, these can be used. As an alternative, it would be possible for the kids to think about what makes a typical man or a typical woman and try to show this with photographs.

The important thing is that the kids have their own ideas, put the clothing together themselves and allow themselves to be supported a little by the leaders.

Without writing down all of the lyrics of both songs, here are some scenes from the songs which could be shown in images using a digital camera:

Typical women:

They can laugh, cry, talk, giggle and gossip
Are moody, astonished and flirtatious
Think that gay men are nice
Can lie
Are truthful but dangerous
Type, clean and cook
Tie their husbands ties
Wear high heels and mink

Typical men:

Flirt and are always ready
Buy women
Lie on the phone
Are casual and cool
Are hard but soft
Have muscles and are strong
Can do anything but suffer heart attacks
Are drunk (usually too early)
Fight and row
Smoke a pipe
Can give a hug
Provide protection
Need tender loving care
Hurt easily
Cry in secret
Are irreplaceable