Edexcel A Level Politics Political Ideas Lessons 38-50 (Feminism)

LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE
51a When did feminism emerge and how has it been misunderstood?
51b What are the differences between sex and gender and how do these concepts explain feminism?
51c What is patriarchy?
51d Has capitalism made women ‘wage slaves’?
52a How successful has liberal feminism been?
52b What are radical feminist solutions to patriarchy?
52c How has feminism adapted to modern society?
53ab What are the tensions within feminism? (2-hour lesson)
53c How have the key thinkers within feminism disagreed?
53d Knowledge test 12
53e Assessment
53f What are the tensions within political ideas over human nature, society, the economy and the state?

Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level, I have also created 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism). These lessons, designed to be taught over ten to twelve weeks, include:

LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 50 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES
Between 2 and 4 substantial homeworks set per week (answers also provided);
8 assessment opportunities (4 in class, 4 as homework – two per ideology);
4 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks.
Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself).

The core textbook for students to use is Political Ideas for A-Level (the version that includes Feminism) by Neil McNaughton and Richard Kelly (Hodder Education). I recommend buying enough for all students.

Frequently, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also.

I also make use in places of Political Ideologies: An Introduction (5th ed.) by Andrew Heywood, and for Feminism I also make use of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing (edited by Hannah Dawson – easily found on Amazon) and All the Rebel Women by Kira Cochrane (available for £1.99 as an eBook on Google Books).