Jane Goodall  Helps Humans and Animals Live Together in Africa

Discussion questions before you watch the lecture:

1.       What do you know about Jane Goodall?

2.       How could a primatologist contribute to peace and justice in the world?

3.       What do you want to know about Goodall and her work?

Discussion questions after you watch the lecture:

1.        Jane Goodall founded two organizations:  TACARE and Roots and Shoots.  Describe the goals of these programs and why Goodall decided to concentrate her efforts on these.  What led her to focus on these programs in addition to her work on chimpanzee research?

2.       Why is it important to improve educational opportunities for women in developing countries?  What obstacles exist for opening up these opportunities?

3.       According to this lecture, what would happen if every person in the world had the same standard of living as an American or European?   What are the implications of this when considering the future of developing countries?  What changes do we need to make in the US Hospedagem de Sites or BR?

4.       According to Goodall, what question did the indigenous people ask?  How is this different from how decisions are made today in most parts of the world?  What can we learn from this question?

5.       According to Goodall, what do Africa’s problems stem from?  Do you agree?

6.       Jane Goodall says that young people have lost what two things?  Do you agree?  Explain.

7.       Despite all the ecological problems of the earth and the problems faced by people in development countries, Goodall says she is still hopeful.   Should she be hopeful?  Is this naïve or realistic? Do you feel hopeful about the future of the earth and about reducing poverty?  When faced with great problems, how do you react?

8.       What inspirational leaders and role models does Goodall mention in this lecture?  Do you have role models?  Who are they?