Stopping sexism in our school
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to reduce sexism.
Key learning points
- Sexism is learnt from other people.
- Sexism is common in society.
- Sexist myths are not true.
- We can challenge sexism.
- To challenge sexism we must be brave.
Keywords
Sexism - treating people differently or unfairly based on their gender
Myth - a story or idea that is not true
Challenge - in this context, to stop something from happening
Common misconception
Sexism is natural.
Because sexism is learned, we can challenge it by working together. We can take a whole-school approach to reduce discrimination.
Teacher tip
It may be useful to discuss with your class potential strategies for stopping sexism in your setting. This could include a gender equality campaign and posters around the setting or regular assemblies about why sexism is harmful.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their definition.
being almost, but not exactly, the same as something else
being one of a kind or different from others
something that can hurt you or others or make you feel bad
not the same as something else
Q2.A is a fixed idea about someone that is not fair or true.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Match the characteristics to whether it is the same or different for all humans.
skin colour
having feelings
having a body
opinions and ideas
Q5.Which of these is not a gender stereotype?
Q6.An assumption is ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
treating people differently or unfairly based on their gender
a story or idea that is not true
in this context, to stop something from happening
Q2.Which statements are true?
Q3.To challenge sexism, we must be ...
Q4.Which are ways we can reduce sexism in school?
Q5.Match the sexist comment with how it could be challenged.
"That's not true! Girls can be good at any subject."
"That's a sexist myth. Boys can look however they want to look."
"That's an incorrect stereotype. Everyone argues sometimes."
Q6.Who is it important to tell if someone keeps being sexist, or they are being sexist on purpose?
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