Understanding gender stereotypes

RSHE (PSHE)

We are all similar, we are all different

Stopping sexism in our school

Including people

This unit focuses on understanding similarities and differences, recognising and challenging gender stereotypes, stopping sexism in school and including everyone in friendships and activities. Pupils learn to celebrate diversity, challenge unfair treatment and build inclusive friendships.

Healthy relationships: Are all friends the same?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

a belief about something or someone which is not based on evidence

There are some jobs and careers that only males can do properly.

Males and females can do a range of different jobs and careers.

Stereotypes do not give a full picture of a person.

Stereotypes are assumptions made about another person that are usually correct.

Stereotypes can be {{}}, for example, if they make someone feel bad about who they are.

Which are examples of a gender stereotype?

Which statements are true and which are false?

treating others kindly by valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries

being one of a kind or different from others

when people disagree and give reasons why they think their idea is correct

an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow

controlling someone else's behaviour when it does not directly affect us

Match the statements with whether they are true or false.

We can {{}} things when people have different ideas to ourselves.

only make friends with people similar to us

How can we make others feel welcome in class?

Which word is missing? Bullying can take the form of physical, emotional or {{}} unkindness.

Understanding gender stereotypes

Lesson outcome

Content guidance