Year 11 - Citizenship
Identity and rights - a deliberative discussion
How does identity affect rights?
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces pupils to the concept of multiply identities, pupils consider what impact different identities can have on rights.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a reasoned discussion about how our identity affects our rights.
Key Notes
- You can have multiple identities. For example, a personal identity, a group identity and a national identity.
- British values are part of our national identity. The Government have stated there are five fundamental British values.
- Our rights change depending on our maturity. As citizens grow older, they are given more rights.
- Everyone has rights, regardless of their citizenship status.
- There are arguments both for and against the idea that our identity affects our rights.
Vocabulary To Learn
- identity: who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different than others
- rights: something we are entitled to by law
- deliberative: a decision-making or discussion approach where people take time to consider different viewpoints and weigh all the relevant information
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That identity only refers to personal characteristics like gender, race, or ethnicity.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
You can have multiple identities. For example, a personal identity, a group identity and a national identity. British values are part of our national identity. The Government have stated there are five fundamental British values.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'identity'
who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different than others.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: That identity only refers to personal characteristics like gender, race, or ethnicity. Correction: Identity can also include factors like socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, or even personal experiences.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Citizenship unpacked - rights and responsibilities Study Guide
- Exploring British identity - who are the British? Study Guide
- Migrants - who are they? Study Guide
- Refugees - understanding their journey Study Guide
- Safety for all - how Britain keeps us secure Study Guide
- Shared values - do they unite us? Study Guide
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