Year 9 - Citizenship
What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society?
Are people treated equally in UK society?
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Unit Summary
Pupils examine what discrimination is and how the law protects people against it, and consider what we can do to create a fairer society and how the UK has progressed in terms of equality.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what discrimination is and describe some of the effects of it upon individuals and groups in society.
Key Notes
- When people develop negative feelings based on their stereotypes, this is called prejudice.
- When people treat others less favourably because of their prejudices, this is discrimination.
- Discrimination can have lasting and painful effects, harming a person's wellbeing and opportunities.
- These difficult experiences can also lead to greater awareness and positive change, leading to fairer policies.
Vocabulary To Learn
- stereotype: a simplified view of a group of people; stereotypes can be positive or negative
- prejudice: when a person develops negative attitudes or feelings about a person or group before getting to know them, often based on stereotypes they hold
- discrimination: treating people unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Discrimination only affects someone in the moment it happens.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
When people develop negative feelings based on their stereotypes, this is called prejudice. When people treat others less favourably because of their prejudices, this is discrimination.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'stereotype'
a simplified view of a group of people; stereotypes can be positive or negative.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Discrimination only affects someone in the moment it happens. Correction: The effects can be long-lasting and deeply personal. Discrimination can lead to emotional distress, loss of confidence and reduced life opportunities. Even if an incident seems small to others, it can be big to the person being discriminated against.
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