Discrimination and law in Britain
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what discrimination means and describe how the law in Britain protects people from unfair treatment.
Key learning points
- Discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person based on their characteristics.
- Harmful stereotypes could lead to prejudiced viewpoints or discrimination.
- In Britain, it is against the law to treat a person unfairly because of their characteristics.
- Everyone has the right to be treated fairly and with respect.
- The Equality Act of 2010 protects people against discrimination.
Keywords
Discrimination - treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics
Characteristic - an important trait or feature of a person
Stereotype - an unfair belief about someone based on their characteristics
Equality Act of 2010 - the law that protects people in Britain from discrimination
Common misconception
The Equality Act of 2010 only protects some groups of people.
The Equality Act protects everyone in Britain.
Teacher tip
You should speak to your RSHE lead or DSL before teaching this lesson. You might want to frame some explanations to align with your setting's policies.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
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.Match the words with their definition.
a group of people who live, work or spend time in the same place
having many different types of people together in one place or group
the group you belong to with shared culture, language and history
Q2.What is an asylum seeker?
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.There are British Values.
Q5.Polly thinks that only boys can be good at science and maths. What is this an example of?
Q6.__________ is fear or hatred towards people that are from different countries, cultures or backgrounds.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics
an important trait or feature of a person
treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas & boundaries
Q2.The is a law that protects people against discrimination.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Charlie has been physically assaulted on the street because of his ethnicity. What is this an example of?
Q5.What advice should Charlie's friend give him following a racist attack?
Q6.What year was the Equality Act passed?
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To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Discrimination and law in Britain, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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