Stereotyping Equality and Diversity Lesson / Workbook AIM Level 2 PPT. PSHE

This lesson is based on the AIM Level 2 qualification; Equality and Diversity.

It is 1.5 hour lesson that covers the assessment criteria 4.4 and 4.5:

• To understand the impact of stereotyping on equality and diversity
• To understand ways in which stereotyping can be challenged

The lesson consists of the following:

• An overview of the lesson’s objectives

Overview and class input on the following:

• What is a stereotype?
• Common Types of Stereotypes
• Negative Stereotypes
• How do we challenge stereotypes?
• Stereotyping in the media
• Examples of stereotypes

Age Stereotypes: Representation of Teenagers in the Media

• Students to watch five British TV / movie clips, looking at the portrayal of teenagers in the media. The aim is to recognise how teenagers are depicted in the British media
• PLEASE NOTE: These clips may not be suitable for students under the age of fifteen years old, as they contain swear words / sexual references ( The Inbetweeners, Little Britain, Skins, Kidulthood and Kevin and Perry).

Group Task: write a short essay on how you feel teenagers are represented in the media. You can use examples from TV shows, newspapers or other forms of media. You need to give your opinion on how you feel teenagers are represented and whether this is a positive or negative representation.

Workbook provided which meets the assessment criteria.