Sang Timur Catholic Senior High School
Text Analysis
Worksheet
Group Members’ Name:
1. Raymond Frederico XI IPA B 23
2. Johanes Nicholas Viery XI IPA B 13
Instruction 1. Read the text below. Then, analyse the text by highlighting the aspects
provided on the text;
The sentence(s) which shows the cause as the problem discussed on the text. (use blue
highlight colour)
The sentences which show the effect of the problem caused on the text. (use yellow
highlight colour)
The cause transitions/connectors used on the text. (use red font colour)
The effect transitions/connectors used on the text. (use green font colour)
Instruction 2. Mention the text structure used on the text below.
Instruction 3. Export your file to Pdf. File, then submit your worksheet to GCR.
Working Woman
In the past, most women stayed at home to take care of domestic chores such as cooking or
cleaning. Women's liberation and feminism have meant that this situation has been
transformed and in contemporary society women are playing an almost equal role to men in
terms of work. This has had significant consequences, both in terms of the family, for
example by improving quality of life and increasing children's sense of independence, and
also for society itself with greater gender equality.(introduction)
The main reasons behind the increase of women in the workplace are women's liberation and
feminism. The women's liberation movement originated in the 1960s and was popularised by
authors such as Simone de Beauvoir. As a consequence of this, new legislation emerged,
granting women equal rights to men in many fields, in particular employment. Because
of feminist ideas, men have taken up roles which were previously seen as being for women
only, most importantly those related to child rearing. As a result of this, women have more
time to pursue their own careers and interests. (cause)
These have led to some significant effects, both to family life and to society as a whole.
Although the earning capacity of a woman in her lifetime is generally much less than that of a
man, she can nevertheless make a significant contribution to the family income. The most
important consequence of this is an improved quality of life. By helping to maintain a steady
income for the family, the pressure on the husband is considerably reduced, hence improving
both the husband's and the wife's emotional wellbeing. Additionally, the purchasing power of
the family will also be raised. This means that the family can afford more luxuries such as
foreign travel and a family car. (effect 1)
A further effect on the family is the promotion of independence in the children. Some might
argue that having both parents working might be damaging to the children because of a lack
of parental attention. However, such children have to learn to look after themselves at an
earlier age, and their parents often rely on them to help with the housework.
This therefore teaches them important life skills. (effect 2)
As regards society, the most significant impact of women going to work is greater gender
equality. There are an increasing number of women who are becoming politicians, lawyers,
and even CEOs and company managers. This in turn has led to greater equality for women in
all areas of life, not just employment. For example, women today have much stronger legal
rights to protect themselves against domestic violence and sexual discrimination in the
workplace.(effect3)
In conclusion, the increasing number of women at work has brought about some important
changes to family life, including improved quality of life and increased independence for
children, as well as affecting society itself. It is clear that the sexes are still a long way from
being equal in all areas of life, however, and perhaps the challenge for the present century is
to ensure that this takes place. (conclusion)
--Text structure of the text above (Mention and draw the structure).
Cause: The main reasons behind the increase of women in the workplace
Effect: women's liberation and feminism.
Transition sentence : The main reasons behind the increase of women in the workplace are
women's liberation and feminism
Introduction: In the past, most women stayed at home to take care of domestic chores such as
cooking or cleaning. Women's liberation and feminism have meant that this situation has been
transformed and in contemporary society women are playing an almost equal role to men in terms
of work. This has had significant consequences, both in terms of the family, for example
by improving quality of life and increasing children's sense of independence, and also
for society itself with greater gender equality.(introduction)
Conclusion: In conclusion, the increasing number of women at work has brought about some
important changes to family life, including improved quality of life and increased independence for
children, as well as affecting society itself. It is clear that the sexes are still a long way from being
equal in all areas of life, however, and perhaps the challenge for the present century is to ensure
that this takes place. (conclusion)
