Discrimination, Stereotypes & the Equality Act
Discrimination, Stereotypes & the Equality Act
Lesson duration is: 60 minItems in this lesson
Discrimination, Stereotypes & the Equality Act
“This lesson will involve opinions. You don’t have to agree with everyone, but you do have to be respectful.”
So WHAT IS A STEREOTYPE?
examples
“Teenagers are lazy”
“Gamers don’t go outside”
“All teachers love homework” 👀
A fixed or oversimplified idea about a group of people.
“Stereotypes are usually true 🤷”
“Stereotypes are mostly exaggerated”
“Stereotypes are harmful”
“I’m not sure”
Which of these statements do you agree with MOST?
Name a stereotype that you have heard about any group of people
Stereotypes are harmful because they oversimplify people and can lead to unfair treatment.
They ignore individuality
They lead to discrimination and prejudice
They limit opportunities
They damage confidence and mental wellbeing
They reinforce inequality
Draw what people THINK a “typical teenager” looks like.
Non Screen Activity
Which Stereotype about teenagers annoys you the most?
Positive Stereotypes
Girls are caring and nurturing
Older people are wise
Asian students are good at maths
Drag and Drop: Positive or Negative Stereotypes
Positive
Negative
Gay men are fashionable
Immigrants take jobs
Boys are naturally strong
People from council estates cause trouble
Why can positive stereotypes still be a problem?
They put pressure on people to live up to them
They ignore individual differences
They can make someone feel like a failure if they don’t fit the stereotype
TV shows with Stereotypes
Top Boy
Stereotypes shown:
Young Black men portrayed as criminals or gang-involved
Council estates shown mainly as violent or unsafe
Does the show represent reality or reinforce a single story about certain communities?
The inbetweeners
Stereotypes shown:
Teenage boys as immature, obsessed with sex, and irresponsible
“Lads” culture exaggerated for humour
Is it harmful if stereotypes are used for comedy?
Eastenders
Stereotypes shown:
Working-class families shown as dramatic or chaotic
Certain characters repeatedly linked to crime or conflict
Does repetition make these stereotypes feel “normal”?
Love Island
Stereotypes shown:
Strong beauty standards
Gender stereotypes (men = confident/dominant, women = emotional/appearance-focused)
How does this affect body image and self-esteem?
Describe on the post it notes what you think that person is like in the photos. Then lets discuss
Non Screen Activity
One thing I have learnt today?
Next lesson we are looking at discrimination and the equality act.
