an unfair belief about someone based on their characteristics

treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics

dislike or unfair treatment of women and girls, often shown through unkind beliefs or actions

Challenging gender stereotypes

RSHE (PSHE)

How women's rights have changed since the 1800s

Identifying gender stereotypes

Making the world a fairer place

This unit explores the importance of respecting the rights of women and girls. Pupils will learn about the history of women's rights, compare the experiences of women over time, understand the challenges faced by women and girls in modern Britain and examine gender stereotypes.

Communities: How can we ensure fairness and respect for women and girls?

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

being treated differently at work or school

always being treated the same as men and boys

having more opportunities than men and boys

What are some inequalities women and girls may face in modern Britain?

Women and girls feel more supported to be themselves.

What can happen if people believe unfair stereotypes about women and girls?

dislike or unfair treatment of women and girls

when people have fair opportunities and rights, regardless of gender

When we speak up and challenge stereotypes, we help make the world a {{}} place.

False - misogyny can lead to harassment and violence.

Someone says "misogyny isn't a big deal - it's just words and doesn't really hurt anyone." Is this statement true or false?

calmly explain this is an outdated stereotype

Your friend says "cooking is a girl's job." What is the safest way to challenge this gender stereotype?

Which word means treating people differently or unfairly based on their gender?

"Boys are naturally better at maths than girls."

"Everyone has different strengths and talents."

Which of these is an example of a gender stereotype?

she is experiencing discrimination based on gender

A girl wants to join the robotics club but is told "that's for boys." What is happening here?

Gender equality does {{}} mean trying to make women better than men.

they limit what people think they can do or be

fair treatment based on equal opportunities

lack of job opportunities caused by unfair treatment

Match each situation to whether it shows fair or unfair treatment.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Challenging gender stereotypes

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.