What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society?
I can explain what discrimination is and describe some of the effects of it upon individuals and groups in society.
- Year 9
What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society?
I can explain what discrimination is and describe some of the effects of it upon individuals and groups in society.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- When people develop negative feelings based on their stereotypes, this is called prejudice.
- When people treat others less favourably because of their prejudices, this is discrimination.
- Discrimination can have lasting and painful effects, harming a person’s wellbeing and opportunities.
- These difficult experiences can also lead to greater awareness and positive change, leading to fairer policies.
Keywords
Stereotype - a simplified view of a group of people; stereotypes can be positive or negative
Prejudice - when a person develops negative attitudes or feelings about a person or group before getting to know them, often based on stereotypes they hold
Discrimination - treating people unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally
Common misconception
Discrimination only affects someone in the moment it happens.
The effects can be long-lasting and deeply personal. Discrimination can lead to emotional distress, loss of confidence and reduced life opportunities. Even if an incident seems small to others, it can be big to the person being discriminated against.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the term to the verbs associated with it.
Q2.When a person is treated less favourably than another because of their protected characteristic, this is discrimination.
Q3.Which of these is a misconception about equality?
Q4.Reorder the words to create a sentence explaining what else might happen if a person is discriminated against.
Q5.Match the type of discrimination to the word which describes it.
Q6.Fill the gap with the missing quality: When individuals share their experiences of discrimination, it can raise awareness, inspire change and empower others to stand up for and equality.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
Q2.Place the following in the correct order of how discrimination can happen.
Q3.When a policy seems neutral but ends up disadvantaging a particular group, this is known as discrimination.
Q4.Which of these is a misconception about discrimination?
Q5.Match the situation to the possible effect of discrimination.
