New
New
Identity and rights - a deliberative discussion
I can create a reasoned discussion about how our identity affects our rights.
Lesson 7 of 7
New
New
- Year 11
Identity and rights - a deliberative discussion
I can create a reasoned discussion about how our identity affects our rights.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- You can have multiple identities. For example, a personal identity, a group identity and a national identity.
- British values are part of our national identity. The Government have stated there are five fundamental British values.
- Our rights change depending on our maturity. As citizens grow older, they are given more rights.
- Everyone has rights, regardless of their citizenship status.
- There are arguments both for and against the idea that our identity affects our rights.
Keywords
Identity - who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different than others
Rights - something we are entitled to by law
Deliberative - a decision-making or discussion approach where people take time to consider different viewpoints and weigh all the relevant information
Common misconception
That identity only refers to personal characteristics like gender, race, or ethnicity.
Identity can also include factors like socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, or even personal experiences.
Allow plenty of time to redraft deliberative discussion points. Students may use these to hold a class discussion and so peer feedback would be a useful tool.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What year was the Equality Act passed in the UK?
What year was the Equality Act passed in the UK?
Q2.Place these rights in the order in which a person gains them in England. Start with the right the person gains at the earliest age.
Place these rights in the order in which a person gains them in England. Start with the right the person gains at the earliest age.
Q3.How many protected characteristics are there?
How many protected characteristics are there?
8
10
12
Q4.The Human Rights Act gives people rights. Can you match the right to the definition.
The Human Rights Act gives people rights. Can you match the right to the definition.
Q5.When a person is seeking safety, we call them an ...
When a person is seeking safety, we call them an ...
Q6.Match the word to its definition.
Match the word to its definition.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put these steps of a deliberative discussion in order.
Put these steps of a deliberative discussion in order.
Q2.What word is being described? It is who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different than others.
What word is being described? It is who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different than others.
Q3.What do we call crimes which are motivated by a prejudice?
What do we call crimes which are motivated by a prejudice?
Q4.Which of the following best explains how our rights change as we grow older?
Which of the following best explains how our rights change as we grow older?
Our rights stay the same, regardless of age.
We lose some rights as we age, like the right to drive.
Rights are only given to adults, not children.
Q5.What is the age of majority in the UK?
What is the age of majority in the UK?
16
17
21
Q6.Which of the following statements is true about rights and citizenship status in the UK?
Which of the following statements is true about rights and citizenship status in the UK?
All people have the same rights, regardless of their status.
Refugees have fewer rights in the UK than asylum seekers.
Asylum seekers have the same rights as UK citizens.
