Year 3

Men and women at work

In this lesson, you will become aware of the gender stereotypes related to work. You will recognise some of the key skills needed to do a job and create a video explaining that getting a job depends on the skills and attributes that a person possesses.

Year 3

Men and women at work

In this lesson, you will become aware of the gender stereotypes related to work. You will recognise some of the key skills needed to do a job and create a video explaining that getting a job depends on the skills and attributes that a person possesses.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. By the end of the lesson, pupils will understand: • the term 'stereotype' • that no job role is designated to a certain gender. • understand the Equality Act and reference to the 8 protected characteristics. They will create a video explaining that gender is irrelevant and has more to do with the skills and attributes that someone possesses.

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3 Questions

Q1.
What mathematical sign is used to work out interest?
Addition.
Equals.
Multiplication.
Correct answer: Percentage.
Q2.
What is the word used when someone borrows money from the bank?
A current account.
Correct answer: A loan.
Investments.
Savings.
Q3.
What are the risks of taking out a loan?
Correct answer: All of the Above
You could lose other items you posses
You could lose the items you bought with the loan
You may go into debt

3 Questions

Q1.
What is a 'stereotype'?
A type of stereo
An idea or belief many people have about a thing or a group of people (always true)
Correct answer: An idea or belief many people have about a thing or a group of people (often untrue)
Q2.
What does 'prejudice' mean?
Forming an opinion AFTER knowledge, thought or reason
Correct answer: Forming an opinion BEFORE knowledge, thought or reason
Q3.
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is when a woman is paid more than a man for the same job
Discrimination is when somebody is fired from their job
Correct answer: Discrimination is when someone is treated differently because they belong to a particular group