Understanding gender stereotypes
I can describe what gender stereotypes are and explain why they are harmful.
Understanding gender stereotypes
I can describe what gender stereotypes are and explain why they are harmful.
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Key learning points
- Our gender has a significant impact on our life.
- Stereotypes are assumptions made about another person, which are often wrong.
- Stereotypes do not give a full picture of a person.
- Stereotypes can be harmful.
- Stereotypes limit what we imagine is possible.
Keywords
Assumption - a feeling or belief about something or someone which is not based on evidence
Stereotype - an unfair belief about someone based on their characteristics
Harmful - something that can hurt you or others or make you feel bad
Common misconception
There are some jobs and careers that only males can do properly.
Males and females can do a range of different jobs and careers.
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- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each word with its definition.
treating others kindly by valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries
an agreement where all people are happy
being one of a kind or different from others
Q2.What is a boundary?
Q3.Match the statements with whether they are true or false.
false
true
true
false
Q4.We can things when people have different ideas to ourselves.
Q5.How can we make others feel welcome in class?
Q6.Which word is missing? Bullying can take the form of physical, emotional or unkindness.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
something that can hurt you or others or make you feel bad
a belief about something or someone which is not based on evidence
an unfair belief about someone based on their characteristics
Q2.Which statements are true?
Q3.Stereotypes can be , for example, if they make someone feel bad about who they are.
Q4.Which are examples of a gender stereotype?
Q5.Which statements are true and which are false?
false
false
false
false
true
true