Year 9 - Citizenship
What is discrimination and prejudice?
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 prejudice and discrimination, understand their differences and give examples of each.
Key Notes
- A stereotype is a simplified idea or belief about a person based on limited aspects of their identity.
- When people develop negative feelings based on their stereotypes, this is called prejudice.
- When people start treating others less favourably because of their prejudices, this is discrimination.
- Discrimination can be direct or indirect.
- People who have been discriminated against may also experience victimisation or harassment.
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, or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Positive stereotypes don't cause any harm because they seem complimentary.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A stereotype is a simplified idea or belief about a person based on limited aspects of their identity. When people develop negative feelings based on their stereotypes, this is called prejudice.
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: Positive stereotypes don't cause any harm because they seem complimentary. Correction: Positive stereotypes can be damaging because they create pressure for individuals to meet unrealistic expectations, ignore individuality, and reinforce limiting roles and ideas about what people should be like.
More Lessons In This Unit
- How far have we made progress on equality in the UK? Study Guide
- What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society? Study Guide
- What can we do to create a fairer society? Study Guide
- What is the Equality Act 2010? Study Guide
- Why do we need laws on equality in the UK? Study Guide
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