Prejudice and discrimination in Britain
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what prejudice is and why it's important to safely challenge it.
Key learning points
- Prejudice is a negative opinion about people which is not based on facts.
- Prejudice has existed throughout history in Britain and around the world.
- Prejudice can lead to discrimination.
- Britain has laws, like the Equality Act 2010, and the British values that aim to protect people against discrimination.
- We can reduce prejudice by safely challenging it with support from trusted adults.
Keywords
Prejudice - when someone judges or dislikes others unfairly, without knowing them, based on things like race, gender or appearance
Discrimination - treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics
Common misconception
Prejudice is a thing of the past.
While things have improved in many ways, prejudice still exists today. That's why it's important we all work to challenge it.
Teacher tip
You should speak to your RSHE lead or DSL before teaching this lesson. Consider which examples of prejudice would be most relevant and age-appropriate for your class context.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means a feeling or belief about something or someone which is not based on evidence?
Q2. are assumptions that people make about others based on their characteristics.
Q3.Which of these is an example of judging someone without knowing them?
Q4.If you see or hear something unfair happening to someone, what should you always do?
Q5.What is the ending to this well-known saying: 'Never judge a book by its ...'
Q6.Which of these shows respect for differences between people?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
when someone judges or dislikes others unfairly, without knowing them
treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics
an important trait or feature of a person
Q2.What can prejudice lead to?
Q3.Has there always been prejudice in Britain?
Q4.How can people help stop prejudice?
Q5.Britain has rules and the British that help to protect people from discrimination.
Q6.Cairo hears someone in his class say, “People from that country aren’t friendly.” What is the best way for Cairo to safely challenge this if he feels comfortable?
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To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Prejudice and discrimination in Britain, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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