Chapter 17 – Across the Wall

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Question Find out:

• Is there any place to play near your house?
• What do people play there? Who plays there?
• Do the children of your age also get a chance to play there?
• What other things happen at this place?

Answer:

Disclaimer: This section comprises of questions that call for the process of one’s own observation and gathering information. Considering the sustenance of this process, the answer to the same has not been provided.

Page No 156:

Question Tell:

• Has anyone ever stopped you from playing some games? Which games?
• Who stopped you and why? What did you do then?
• Did anyone help you and encourage you to play?

Answer:

Disclaimer: This section comprises of questions that has to be answered based upon one’s own experience. Considering this, the answer to the same has not been provided.

Page No 158:

Question Discuss:

• Do girls and boys play different types of games in your school or neighbourhood? If yes, then which games do the boys play and which do the girls play?
• Do you think that there is any difference between the games and the way they are played by boys and girls?
• Should the games for boys and the girls be different? What do you think?

Answer:

• Disclaimer: This question calls for the process of one’s own observation and gathering information. Considering the sustenance of this process, the answer to the question has not been provided.
• No, in my opinion there is no difference between the games and the way they are played by boys and girls. Both boys and girls are equal.For example- Hockey is played by both girls and boys.
• I think the games for boys and girls should be the same. Most of the games can be played by both boys and girls. It is a matter of personal interest and choice that matters and not anything related to gender.

Page No 159:

Question Write:

• Have you ever played as part of a team of your class, school or neighbourhood? Whom did you play with? What game did you play?
• What is the difference between playing for yourself and for the team?
• While playing in a team would you like to play for yourself or for the team? Why?
• Is your team like the team Afsana played with at Sholapur or like the Nagpada team? How?

Answer:

• Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one’s own experience. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.
• Playing for ourselves means playing for our own interests and fame. This should not be the case, if we are a part of a team. This is because in such a case, our team may lose the match due to lack of cooperation.However, playing for the team involves good understanding and cooperation among the team members. While playing in this way, we understand each other’s strength and weaknesses. Also we support each other.
• Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one’s interest. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided. However, the emphasis should be on team spirit to inculcate a sporty attitude among the children irrespective of caste, creed and economic background.
• Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one’s interest. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.

Page No 160:

Question Discuss:

• Have you ever taken part in some game or competition from your school or area? How did you feel?
• Did you go to some other place to play? What was that place like? How did you like going to that place?
• Have you seen matches being played between India and other countries? Which ones?

Answer:

• Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one’s own experience. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.
• Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one’s own experience. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided. 
• Yes, I have seen matches being played between India and other countries such as Bangladesh, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.For example: India and Pakistan have played cricket with each other.

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Question Discuss:

• What would happen if girls are not allowed to play games, to study or do some other work of their choice?
• How would you feel if you were not allowed to take part in some game or drama?
• Have you heard of any women players? Name them and the games they play.
• In which areas other than sports have you heard of women getting recognition?
• Are these women less known than men? Why?
• How would you find the world to be, if girls never got a chance to take part in games, drama or dance? How would you feel if such a thing happened to boys?
• Do you know of any woman or girl who you would want to be like when you grow up? (Think of names other than a film actor or a model)

Answer:

• If girls are not allowed to take part in some games of their choice or study they would feel dependent and unhappy. They will not develop confidence in themselves.
• I would not feel good and get disappointed if I am not allowed to take part in some game or drama. I may work hard with all dedication to show my talent so that I may be allowed to take part in the game or drama of my choice.Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. The answer depends upon one’s thoughts and actions. Hence, the same can vary from one student to another.
• Yes, I have heard about the following women players.

  Women players	Games
  Sania Mirza	Tennis
  Maria Sharapova	Tennis
  Saina Nehwal	Badminton
  P.T. Usha	Athletics

• Women have got recognition in every field such as politics, medicine, literature, education, space travelling, art and entertainment.
• No, these women are recognised same as men.
• Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one’s own thoughts and understanding. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided. 
• Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one’s own thoughts and knowledge. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.

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Question Think and Write:

• The newspaper report said, “Afsana has jumped over the wall. The gender wall that her mother had put up for her.” Think and write in your own words, what was this wall? What do you understand by ‘gender bias’?

Answer:

• Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one’s own thoughts and knowledge. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.

Question What We Have Learnt:

• Should games for boys and girls be different?

Think and write what you feel.

• If you are made the leader of a team, how will you prepare your team?

Answer:

Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one’s own thoughts and knowledge. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.

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