Stopping sexism in our school

RSHE (PSHE)

We are all similar, we are all different

Understanding gender stereotypes

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

tell a trusted adult if we hear or see sexism

Which are ways we can reduce sexism in school?

"That's not true! Girls can be good at any subject."

"That's a sexist myth. Boys can look however they want to look."

"That's an incorrect stereotype. Everyone argues sometimes."

Match the sexist comment with how it could be challenged.

Who is it important to tell if someone keeps being sexist, or they are being sexist on purpose?

being almost, but not exactly, the same as something else

being one of a kind or different from others

something that can hurt you or others or make you feel bad

A {{}} is a fixed idea about someone that is not fair or true.

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

People of any gender can do a range of different jobs and careers.

Match the characteristics to whether it is the same or different for all humans.

Which of these is **not** a gender stereotype?

a feeling about someone that is not based on evidence

Stopping sexism in our school

Lesson outcome

Content guidance