Understanding Gender Stereotypes and Promoting Equality
Explore gender stereotypes, challenge societal expectations, and promote diversity and respect among peers. Learn how physical appearance, clothing, and emotions are stereotypically linked to gender. Challenge misconceptions about girls in science and technology. Nurture a respectful and inclusive environment for all.
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Stereotypes and Equality Stereotypes and Equality LI: Begin to understand what we mean LI: Begin to understand what we mean by gender stereotypes. by gender stereotypes. Bronze: I understand that how I look, how I behave, or my aspirations should not be limited by stereotypes, my sex or expectations of what boys and girls should do. Silver: I can give examples of, and can challenge, stereotypes. Gold: I show respect for others and I understand and accept diversity amongst my peers. rshp.scot
Starter: Create a list of word you think of when you hear the word man and woman Be ready to share your answers. rshp.scot
A stereotype is an idea that people might have about a group of other people. Sometimes, what you might think about a group of people might be true for some of them, but to say they are ALL something (and especially something bad) then that s a stereotype. rshp.scot
What expectations are there on our physical appearance according to gender? Clothing Accessories Create a list for male and female. Discuss with the person next to you how does each gender differ? Masculine attire Feminine attire Make-up Hair
Exploring stereotypes: Nursery Rhyme What Are Little Boys/Girls Made of? What are little boys made of? What are little boys made of? Frogs and snails, And puppy-dogs' tails; That's what little boys are made of. What are little girls made of? What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice, And all that's nice; That's what little girls are made of. rshp.scot
Exploring stereotypes: Science and technology subjects are for boys rshp.scot
Science and technology subjects are for boys FALSE Truth: Girls and women have been under represented in these subjects at school, and so this becomes true in University and the workplace. But things are changing and girls are picking these subjects and doing better at school and so becoming students and workers in these areas of work. rshp.scot
Exploring stereotypes: Boys don t get emotional. Boys don t cry. rshp.scot
Exploring stereotypes: Boys don t get emotional. Boys don t cry. FALSE. They do, and its important that boys and men can show their emotions. Man up Means https://youtu.be/lZyHCT-hdNs (duration 47 seconds) rshp.scot
Look at these job titles carefully. Who or what do you picture in your mind for each one?
Teacher Farmer Cleaner Soldier Hairdresser Ballet Dancer Doctor Nurse Secretary MP Mechanic
Answer the following questions: 1. What was the message in the video? 2. What do you think might be the dangers of gender stereotypes? 3. Why do you think it might be important to challenge gender stereotypes? 4. How could we do more to challenge gender stereotypes? Try to think of the following: 5. What could you do? 6. What could the school do? 7. What could society do?
What is equality? rshp.scot
What is equality? What is equality? rshp.scot
What is equality? Equality is about making sure that every person has the same chances to make the most of their lives and talents. It is also the belief that no one should have poorer life chances because of the way they were born, where they come from, what they believe, or whether they have a disability. Equality recognises that certain groups of people like girls/women, LGBT people, people with disabilities or people from Black/Minority Ethnic communities have experienced discrimination. rshp.scot
Who do I look up to? Who inspires me to be the best person I can be? rshp.scot
There are no rules about how to be a girl or a boy - be who you want to be. rshp.scot
What level are you at and why? What level are you at and why? LI: Begin to understand what we mean LI: Begin to understand what we mean by gender stereotypes. by gender stereotypes. Bronze: I understand that how I look, how I behave, or my aspirations should not be limited by stereotypes, my sex or expectations of what boys and girls should do. Silver: I can give examples of, and can challenge, stereotypes. Gold: I show respect for others and I understand and accept diversity amongst my peers. Think pair share rshp.scot
