What is discrimination and prejudice?
I can explain prejudice and discrimination, understand their differences and give examples of each.
- Year 9
What is discrimination and prejudice?
I can explain prejudice and discrimination, understand their differences and give examples of each.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A stereotype is a simplified idea or belief about a person based on limited aspects of their identity.
- When people develop negative feelings based on their stereotypes, this is called prejudice.
- When people start treating others less favourably because of their prejudices, this is discrimination.
- Discrimination can be direct or indirect.
- People who have been discriminated against may also experience victimisation or harassment.
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, or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally
Common misconception
Positive stereotypes don’t cause any harm because they seem complimentary.
Positive stereotypes can be damaging because they create pressure for individuals to meet unrealistic expectations, ignore individuality, and reinforce limiting roles and ideas about what people should be like.
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
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the start and end to make full sentences.
Q2.Rearrange the words into a sentence about the meaning of equality.
Q3.Which example best shows equity rather than equality?
Q4. refers to the differences between people, such as their race, sex, culture, religion and abilities.
Q5.The 2010 is a law that protects people from discrimination and prejudice.
Q6.Which of these are protected characteristics in the Equality Act?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
