How far have we made progress on equality in the UK?
I can explain how the absence of laws in the past allowed inequality to happen and how the introduction of new laws has helped create a fairer society.
- Year 9
How far have we made progress on equality in the UK?
I can explain how the absence of laws in the past allowed inequality to happen and how the introduction of new laws has helped create a fairer society.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- When people treat others less favourably because of their prejudices, this is discrimination.
- In the past, people were often treated unequally, but there were no laws in place to protect people from discrimination.
- Some actions now seen as discriminatory, e.g., punishing people for sexuality, were once crimes.
- Many people have raised awareness and pushed for positive change.
- The law has gradually shifted to ensure greater protection for everyone, e.g., the Equality Act 2010.
Keywords
Discrimination - treating people unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender, or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally
Inequality - when things are not fair or equal for everyone
Common misconception
Discrimination in the past was not as harmful because people did not know any better.
Even though discrimination was accepted in the past, it still caused real harm. People lost rights, faced unfair treatment and suffered. Increased awareness led to campaigns and laws being made to protect people's rights.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of discrimination?
Q2.Complete the sentence by filling in the correct word: In the past, people were not treated equally because of their characteristics. It was not against the , so there was nothing to prevent it.
Q3.Why is the Equality Act 2010 important?
Q4.Complete this sentence: Discrimination in the past...
Q5.Match each law to what it helped change in society.
Q6.Rearrange the words to create a sentence about equality legislation.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
