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- Year 8
Forced marriage
I can explain forced marriage, the law relating to it, and where someone could access support if they are concerned.
- Year 8
Forced marriage
I can explain forced marriage, the law relating to it, and where someone could access support if they are concerned.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A legal marriage in the UK is where both partners are over 18 and fully consent with no threats or coercion.
- A forced marriage is where one or both people cannot or do not consent to the marriage.
- In a forced marriage, pressure, threats or abuse are used to make someone marry.
- Forced marriage is illegal in the UK and punishable by up to seven years in prison.
- Concerns about forced marriage can be raised with a trusted adult, teacher or the police.
Keywords
Forced marriage - when someone is made to marry without their consent – including anyone under 18, anyone pressured or threatened, or anyone who cannot make that decision
Coercion - forcing someone to do something against their will through threats, pressure or intimidation
Common misconception
Forced marriages are the same as arranged marriages.
Arranged marriages involve family support in choosing a partner, but both people freely consent. Forced marriage removes consent and involves pressure, threats or abuse.
To help you plan your year 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Forced marriage, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Forced marriage, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What term refers to a medically invalid and harmful procedure that attempts to determine whether a girl or woman has had sexual intercourse?
Q2.If someone is being pressured to do something they don't want to do, what should they remember?
Q3.Match each situation with the best response.
listen without judgement and encourage them to seek help
report it to a trusted adult even if it feels difficult
explain you can't keep secrets that put people at risk
Q4.A hymenoplasty is a surgical procedure to 'repair' or 'restore' the .
Q5.Which of the following shows consent?
Q6.Who can you talk to at school if you're worried about virginity testing and hymenoplasty?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the term to the definition.
where one or both people do not, or cannot, consent to the marriage
a UK team that helps stop and prevent forced marriage
using pressure, threats or force to make someone comply