當傳統性別框架持續被挑戰，我們是否也在無形中複製了新的偏見？管理學院於2025年6月6日舉辦了本學年度最後一場「英語學習角落」，活動邀請好評不斷的講師 Haley 進行全英語帶領，吸引來自各系所對國際議題與語言學習有興趣的同學參與。本次主題為 「Are Men and Women Still ‘Expected’ to Act a Certain Way in 2025?」（性別角色的框架在2025年仍然存在嗎？），從性別角色的社會期待切入，探討媒體、文化與個人經驗之間的微妙張力。

活動一開始，Haley運用設計巧妙的「賓果破冰遊戲」，讓學生們在教室中穿梭交流，尋找符合特定性別經驗描述的同學，如「曾被說過『你不應該那樣穿』」、「喜歡做傳統上被認為屬於另一性別的活動」等。藉由這種趣味方式，學生們不僅迅速打開話題，也對彼此在性別經驗上的多樣性有了初步了解。

接下來的討論環節，Haley引導學生反思：社會是否仍對男性與女性設定了不成文的期待？當代媒體和流行文化如何影響這些印象？有學生指出，影視作品與廣告仍普遍強化傳統印象，如男性須主動、女性應溫柔；但也有學生認為，自媒體與社群平台正為不同聲音提供舞台，讓原本邊緣的文化價值被更多人看見與接受。

其中，一位學生分享了她在經營個人Instagram時，常受到傳統審美觀念的壓力，但她也表示，透過看到許多創作者勇敢地展現真實自我，逐漸建立起對自我外表與性別表現的信心。另一位學生提到，他在國外實習時感受到性別期待的文化差異，也讓他開始更尊重並欣賞多元性別表現。

Haley鼓勵學生們用英文分享一個自己曾經挑戰性別刻板印象的經驗。活動不僅提升學生英語口說能力，更引發對社會議題的深層思考，讓語言學習與價值觀探索互相結合。

這場學期末的英語學習角落在豐富的討論與笑聲中圓滿落幕，許多同學表示期待下學期能有更多主題新穎、內容具啟發性的場次。透過這樣的跨語言與跨文化平台，學生們不只是練習語言，更逐步學會如何理解自己與理解他人。

(IRAO辦公室供稿 / 管院媒體編修)

【英語學習角落系列講座介紹】
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On June 6, 2025, the College of Management  hosted its final English Corner of the academic year. Titled "Are Men and Women Still ‘Expected’ to Act a Certain Way in 2025?", the session welcomed instructor Haley, who guided a roomful of students through a thought-provoking discussion on gender expectations in modern society.

To break the ice, Haley introduced a gender-themed bingo game that encouraged students to talk to one another and find peers with different experiences—such as being told what they shouldn’t wear, or enjoying activities stereotypically associated with the opposite gender. This interactive activity successfully created an open and engaging atmosphere, paving the way for deeper conversations.

During the main session, students tackled questions about how societal norms and modern media continue to shape our perceptions of gender roles. While some students noted that movies and advertising still often reinforce traditional images of masculinity and femininity, others pointed out the growing influence of social media in amplifying diverse voices.

One student shared how she struggled with appearance-based pressure on Instagram but gained confidence after seeing creators who challenged conventional beauty standards. Another spoke about encountering different cultural expectations during an internship abroad, which broadened his understanding of gender expressions.

In a final reflective round, students were encouraged to share personal experiences of breaking gender stereotypes. Many spoke up bravely, sparking conversations that were both humorous and heartfelt. It was not only a chance to practice English fluency, but also an opportunity to explore societal norms and rethink personal values.

The event concluded with warm applause and positive feedback. Students expressed appreciation for the space to speak freely, learn from one another, and grow both linguistically and personally. As the last English Learning Corner of the year, it truly embodied the spirit of inclusive and meaningful language learning.

( Written by IRAO / Proofread by the College of Management media team)