Romy News - November 14, 2024

Hi there! How’s it going today? I’m Romy, and I’m super excited to have you here listening to “Romy’s News” on this Thursday in November. I hope you’re ready for a new adventure together. Today, we’re going to talk about some really cool things.

First, we’re going to talk about the attacks on November 13, 2015. Then, I’ll answer a question you might have asked yourself: “What is DNA?” And finally, I’ll tell you about an inspiring person, Elisabeth Badinter.

So, get ready, buckle up, and let’s go for an exciting episode!

Today, I want to talk about an important moment: remembering the victims of the November 13, 2015 attacks. These tragic events marked a turning point in French history. Every year, Paris holds special ceremonies to honor these people.

The November 13, 2015 attacks were terrorist attacks that took place in Paris and Saint-Denis. Places like the Stade de France, the Bataclan, and bars and restaurants in the 10th and 11th districts were targeted, causing many deaths. These events had a big impact on French society. A touching story is that of a survivor who was helped by a stranger to find shelter that night.

Every year, Paris holds ceremonies to remember the victims. These ceremonies take place at locations like the Bataclan and the Stade de France. Politicians and victim associations participate to show their support. Once, during a ceremony, a child drew a picture at the foot of the memorial. This drawing symbolized hope and innocence.

I invite you to talk to your parents or teachers about the importance of remembering and solidarity. Why not write a letter or draw a picture to pay tribute to the victims and express your thoughts and feelings?

Now that we’ve talked about important moments that remind us to be supportive, let’s move on to a fascinating question from Capucine: “What is DNA?” DNA is like a small library that contains all the instructions for building and running living beings. Today, we’re going to discover how DNA is made, its role in our body, and why it’s so important.

DNA looks like a spiral staircase, which we call a “double helix”. It’s made up of four “letters” - A, T, C, and G - that pair up (A with T, C with G). These pairs form the “steps” of the staircase, and their order makes up the genetic code. It’s like a secret code! Fun fact: DNA is so small that you need a very powerful microscope to see it.

DNA is found in almost all the cells in our body, in a place called the nucleus. It contains the instructions for making proteins, which are essential for our body to work properly. Each person has unique DNA, which is why we’re all different. Fun fact: If you unwound all the DNA in one cell, it would be about 2 meters long!

DNA is super important because it helps us understand how traits are passed down from parents to children. It’s also used to identify people in criminal investigations using genetic fingerprints, like a detective! Scientists study it to cure genetic diseases by understanding the genetic code better. And another fun fact: DNA can also help identify animal and plant species.

I invite you to discuss with your parents or teachers about genetics and how it influences our appearance. Look at the similarities and differences with your family members, it’s fun! And remember, DNA is really important in medicine and modern science.

After exploring the fascinating world of DNA, let’s talk about an inspiring woman for our theme on great female personalities. Today, I’m going to introduce you to Elisabeth Badinter, a French philosopher and writer who’s famous for her ideas on feminism and equality. Her ideas are very important for women’s rights.

Elisabeth Badinter was born on March 5, 1944, in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. She’s the daughter of Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, who founded a big company called Publicis. She studied philosophy at the Sorbonne, where she discovered her passion for social and equality issues. Married to Robert Badinter, a former Justice Minister, she has three children, which influences her thoughts on motherhood. Fun fact: Her upbringing in an influential family sparked her interest in public debates.

She’s contributed a lot to feminism. In 1980, she published “L’Amour en plus”, a book that questions the idea that maternal instinct is natural and not just something we’re taught. In “Fausse route” in 2003, she criticizes some modern feminist ideas and encourages a more balanced approach. She defends equality between men and women while recognizing natural differences. Fun fact: Her book “Le Conflit, la femme et la mère” sparked many debates about women’s roles in society.

Elisabeth Badinter’s ideas have influenced discussions on feminism and equality in France and other countries. She’s often invited to share her thoughts in the media and at conferences. She’s received several awards for her intellectual contributions. Fun fact: She’s often seen as a controversial but respected figure for her bold ideas.

I invite you to discuss with your parents or teachers what equality between men and women means today. Why not read an excerpt from one of her books adapted for kids to better understand her ideas? Think about how women’s roles have evolved in society.

That’s it for our episode today! I hope you learned a lot of interesting things. We talked about the importance of remembering the victims of November 13, the mysterious DNA that makes us who we are, and Elisabeth Badinter, an inspiring woman who encourages us to think about equality.

Don’t forget, you can always discuss these topics with your parents or teachers to learn more. And if you want, draw or write something about what you discovered today. I can’t wait to see you again for our next episode filled with new adventures and discoveries!

Thanks for being with me, and see you soon on “Romy’s News”! Bye for now!