Here's a curious story about barbershops in Moscow. Listen first, then use the transcript to help you:
0:20 What does the Moscow barbershop look like?
1:10 How does the Russian language reflect a change in the image of men's fashion?
1:46 What is something surprising about Russian feelings about Western culture?
2:12 Besides appreciating western culture, what do barbershops signify?
2:35 What does the head barber look like? What do people think of that?
This is an interesting concept – the concept of masculinity is changing. We can talk about it next week. Here are some things to think about:
How has masculinity changed in the Basque Country?
What do men do now that they didn't before? This can be at home, at work, or leisure activities.
How have relationships with women changed?
What do older generations (your parents and grandparents) think of these changes?
