Understanding ideas of humanity and oppression in Zephaniah's 'We Refugees'
I can explain how Zephaniah presents the struggle of refugees in his poem.
Understanding ideas of humanity and oppression in Zephaniah's 'We Refugees'
I can explain how Zephaniah presents the struggle of refugees in his poem.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Zephaniah's poem focuses on the struggle of refugees and how badly they are treated by many in society.
- Zephaniah uses the pronoun 'we' in the title to remind readers that anyone could become a refugee in their life.
- Zephaniah is a strong advocate for human rights.
Keywords
Refugee - a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Displacement - the action of moving something from its place or position.
Persecution - hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Oppression - prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority.
Universal - relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases.
Common misconception
That an economic migrant and a refugee are the same thing.
A refugee is someone who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution or natural disaster.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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