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  • Year 9

LGBT people in modern Britain

I can explain how the law the law and attitudes have changed for LGBT people in the UK and describe the contributions of some LGBT people in modern Britain.

Lesson 2 of 4
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LGBT people in modern Britain

I can explain how the law the law and attitudes have changed for LGBT people in the UK and describe the contributions of some LGBT people in modern Britain.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. LGBT rights have changed significantly in Britain over the past few decades.
  2. LGBT people still face contemporary issues such as discrimination and inequality.
  3. LGBT people have made significant contributions to various fields in British society.

Keywords

  • LGBT - stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender

  • Equality - the state of being equal, especially in status, rights and opportunities

Common misconception

LGBT rights have always been the same in the UK.

LGBT rights have evolved significantly over time in the UK, with major milestones in recent decades.


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  • Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
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Adult supervision recommended

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is a protected characteristic under UK equality law?

height and weight
favourite music genre
Correct answer: age and disability
social media followers

Q2.
Which word describes aggressive pressure or intimidation?

Correct Answer: harassment

Q3.
What has happened to rights for different groups in Britain over time?

they have stayed exactly the same
they only change every 100 years
Correct answer: they have evolved and improved

Q4.
What is the main purpose of equality laws in the UK?

to make everyone exactly the same
to control what people can say and think
to decide who can live where in the UK
Correct answer: to prevent unfair treatment and promote fairness

Q5.
Match the situation to the area of life it relates to.

Correct Answer:being refused a job interview,employment

employment

Correct Answer:being excluded from a shop,access to goods and services

access to goods and services

Correct Answer:unfair treatment at school,education

education

Q6.
What does it mean when we say someone has made a 'contribution' to society?

they have donated money to charity
Correct answer: they have done something positive that benefits others
they have worked in a government department
they have written a book or poem

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
When was homosexuality partially decriminalised in England and Wales?

1945
Correct answer: 1967
2004
2010

Q2.
What does the Equality Act aim to protect LGBT people from?

free speech
marriage rights
Correct answer: discrimination

Q3.
Which of these people is known for their role in politics?

Alan Turing
Correct answer: Ruth Davidson
Nicola Adams

Q4.
Match each word to its correct definition.

Correct Answer:discrimination,unjust treatment of different categories of people

unjust treatment of different categories of people

Correct Answer:equality,the state of being equal, especially in status, rights & opportunities

the state of being equal, especially in status, rights & opportunities

Correct Answer:LGBT,Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender

Q5.
If you witness any form of bullying, including relating to someone who identifies as LGBT, you should ...

Correct answer: report it to a trusted adult
ignore it and walk away
re-post or share it, if it's online

Q6.
helped Britain win World War Two by cracking Germany's secret codes.

Correct Answer: Alan Turing