How can I challenge injustice?
I can define what injustice is, identify and explain strategies to challenge it, and apply these strategies in a range of scenarios.
How can I challenge injustice?
I can define what injustice is, identify and explain strategies to challenge it, and apply these strategies in a range of scenarios.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Injustice occurs when individuals or groups are denied fair treatment or basic rights.
- Anyone can challenge injustice, even through small actions like reporting unfair treatment at school.
- Not all injustice needs a big campaign — standing up for someone being treated unfairly is also action.
Keywords
Marginalised - when a person or a group are left out, ignored or treated unfairly by others or by society
Social justice - a system where everyone has equal rights, opportunities, and access to resources, regardless of their background or identity
Ally - someone who actively supports and advocates for others
Common misconception
A campaign is always needed to challenge injustice.
Not all injustice needs a full campaign. Sometimes, speaking up, helping someone or reporting unfair treatment can challenge injustice effectively, for example, telling a teacher if someone is being bullied is a way of standing up to injustice.
To help you plan your year 10 citizenship lesson on: How can I challenge injustice?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 citizenship lesson on: How can I challenge injustice?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
what the injustice is
where the issue is: local, national or global
who can make the change happen
what support, tools or time is available to the campaign
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
someone who supports and stands up for others
a system of fairness and equal rights for all in society
people treated unfairly or excluded by others or society