1. What was the dilemma Monica faced? 2. Name one type of profession Monica considered joining. 3. Why did Monica consider herself unsuitable for an administrative role?
Explore
1. Do you agree with Monica’s view that wanting to be a nurse is a phase that every girl goes through? Explain your answer.
2. What kind of person do you think Monica is? Give reasons for your answer. 3. What barrier do you think Monica faced in the past? Explain your answer.
Investigate
1. ‘The Suffragettes could have saved themselves a lot of trouble if they had seen this coming.’
(a) Research the suffrage movement and fi nd fi ve interesting facts to share with the class.
(b) Explain what you understand by this line. Create
1. Think of a time where you faced a diffi cult decision. Write your own memoir in the space provided on page 53 of your Portfolio. In it, you should outline how you felt at the time and explain how you came up with a solution.
2. Think of a famous fi gure from history or from contemporary society who faced a barrier in life. Write a memoir from their perspective, detailing an interesting aspect of your life.
