How women's rights have changed since the 1800s
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how the lives of women have changed over time.
Key learning points
- Women had far fewer rights in the 1800s.
- The women's suffrage movement fought for women to have the right to vote.
- During World War One, women worked in jobs traditionally done by men, which improved how people viewed women.
- Women today have many more rights, however, there are still improvements needed for equality.
Keywords
Inequality - when there is an unfair situation where one person has more opportunities or rights than another
Stereotype - an unfair belief about someone based on their characteristics
Discrimination - treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics
Common misconception
Women don't need to fight for rights anymore as enough progress has been made.
Although progress has been made, campaigning for women's rights is still important as there are many inequalities between women and men, for example, the gender pay gap.
Teacher tip
Highlight that some male allies supported the fight for women's rights throughout history, e.g., Frederick Pethick-Lawrence was an important supporter of the suffrage movement. Discuss with pupils why having male supporters was important in helping to change people's views about women's rights.
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
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.What does the word 'equality' mean?
Q2.Treating someone unfairly because of their characteristics is called...
Q3.In the past, who was usually expected to stay at home and look after children?
Q4.Which of these is an example of a gender stereotype?
Q5.In the 1800s and early 1900s, which jobs were women not usually allowed to do?
Q6.In the past, women were not allowed to in elections.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which statement is true for women in the 1800s?
Q2.What were the Suffragists and Suffragettes fighting for?
Q3.How did World War One change how people saw women?
Q4.Match the word to its meaning.
when someone has more chances or rights than another person
an unfair belief about someone based on their characteristics
things people are allowed to do by law
Q5.The used dramatic actions like chaining themselves to buildings and smashing windows to try to get the right to vote for women.
Q6."Women have equal rights now, so they don't need to campaign anymore." Is this statement true or false?
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