Stereotypes and their impact
I can describe what stereotypes are, and explain their impact and how to challenge them.
Stereotypes and their impact
I can describe what stereotypes are, and explain their impact and how to challenge them.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sometimes, people might make assumptions about things.
- Stereotypes are assumptions that people make about others based on their characteristics.
- If we can identify assumptions, we can challenge stereotypes.
- Stereotypes limit what we imagine ourselves and others can achieve.
- If we safely challenge stereotypes, the world will be a fairer and better place.
Keywords
Assumption - a feeling or belief about something or someone which is not based on evidence
Stereotype - an unfair belief about someone based on their characteristics
Common misconception
Stereotypes are true because they are based on evidence.
Stereotypes are not true. They are based on assumptions, which are ideas that people believe to be true, even though there isn't any evidence to support them.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Everyone is different and , and that's what makes us special.
Q2.Which of these is an example of treating someone unfairly because they are different?
Q3.True or false? It's ok to be curious and ask respectful questions to learn more about people who are different from us.
Q4.What is the name of the law that protects people in Britain from discrimination?
Q5.What does it mean if something is 'fair'?
Q6.Which word means an important trait or feature of a person?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
a belief about something or someone which is not based on evidence
an unfair belief about someone based on their characteristics
to stop something from happening