IRP Follow Up Questions? – AQA A LEVEL Spanish

My IRP question is ‘To what extent do the beliefs and values portrayed in Frida Kahlo’s paintings contrast with what was expected of women in early 20th century Mexico?’. I’d really love some guidance on what kind of examiner questions to predict?
(My sub topics are: Frida Kahlo’s view of societal norms, the role of women in indigenous society, the effect of european values on the expectations of Mexican women in the early 20th century, communist thoughts on LGBTQ+ rights in the early 20th century, Kahlo’s political activism, her legacy today and male chauvinism in Mexico today)

Any suggestions?

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charmaine.d

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hi !! i had my speaking exam yesterday and the examiner mostly just incorporated the points into a question. and they might ask you to come back to some stuff that you mentioned in your 2 min presentation. i can write a set of questions for you later if youd like?

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Yipiyap_Brooke

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Original post by gintax

My IRP question is ‘To what extent do the beliefs and values portrayed in Frida Kahlo’s paintings contrast with what was expected of women in early 20th century Mexico?’. I’d really love some guidance on what kind of examiner questions to predict?
(My sub topics are: Frida Kahlo’s view of societal norms, the role of women in indigenous society, the effect of european values on the expectations of Mexican women in the early 20th century, communist thoughts on LGBTQ+ rights in the early 20th century, Kahlo’s political activism, her legacy today and male chauvinism in Mexico today)
Any suggestions?

Hi! I actually did my project on Frida Khalo, what a great artist! I think the key thing with questions is having enough knowledge to actually roll with any question, and secondly to have some things prepared that you can spin into any question. For example, if they ask 'Why did you choose Frida Khalo?' you can say 'Frida Kahlo is a fearless artist that shaped the art movement.... continue' but then if the question was 'How was Frida Kahlo a feminist?' you can say 'Frida Kahlo is a feminist because she was a fearless artist who shaped the art movement' so being able to answer any question by including a paragraph that you're already confident in! Good luck!

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gintax

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Original post by Yipiyap_Brooke

Hi! I actually did my project on Frida Khalo, what a great artist! I think the key thing with questions is having enough knowledge to actually roll with any question, and secondly to have some things prepared that you can spin into any question. For example, if they ask 'Why did you choose Frida Khalo?' you can say 'Frida Kahlo is a fearless artist that shaped the art movement.... continue' but then if the question was 'How was Frida Kahlo a feminist?' you can say 'Frida Kahlo is a feminist because she was a fearless artist who shaped the art movement' so being able to answer any question by including a paragraph that you're already confident in! Good luck!

ahh that makes sense!! that's so helpful thank you so much :smile:

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gintax

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Original post by charmaine.d

hi !! i had my speaking exam yesterday and the examiner mostly just incorporated the points into a question. and they might ask you to come back to some stuff that you mentioned in your 2 min presentation. i can write a set of questions for you later if youd like?

ohh i see!! and yes please i would love that :smile:

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Andrew Bisho

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Given your IRP question and subtopics, you can anticipate examiners asking questions that probe the depth of your analysis and understanding of Frida Kahlo's work in its historical and cultural context. Here are some likely questions:
1. **Frida Kahlo’s View of Societal Norms**: How did Kahlo's paintings challenge the traditional societal norms expected of women in early 20th century Mexico? Can you discuss specific works that illustrate this contrast?
2. **Role of Women in Indigenous Society**: In what ways did Kahlo's portrayal of women incorporate elements from indigenous Mexican society, and how did this contrast with contemporary expectations of women?
3. **Effect of European Values on Mexican Women**: How did European cultural values influence the societal expectations of Mexican women in the early 20th century? How did Kahlo’s work reflect or resist these influences?
4. **Communist Thoughts on LGBTQ+ Rights**: How did Kahlo's political beliefs, particularly her communist views, shape her perspectives on gender and LGBTQ+ rights? How are these beliefs reflected in her paintings?
5. **Kahlo’s Political Activism**: How did Kahlo’s political activism manifest in her art? What political causes did she support, and how are these evident in her work?
6. **Kahlo’s Legacy Today**: How is Kahlo’s legacy perceived in contemporary society, especially in relation to feminist and LGBTQ+ movements? Which aspects of her work continue to resonate today?
7. **Male Chauvinism in Mexico Today**: How does male chauvinism in contemporary Mexico compare to the era during which Kahlo was active? In what ways has Kahlo’s work influenced modern feminist movements and the fight against male chauvinism in Mexico?
These questions will require you to link specific paintings and their themes to broader historical, cultural, and political contexts, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of Kahlo's impact and relevance

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