1. Gender inequality and sexism L/O: To understand what sexism is. To examine the dangers of gender inequality. 1.Which toys would you have played with as a child? Why? 2.What message / skills do these toys promote to boys and girls? Task : 12 3 4 5 5 Mins

2. Homework: learn Key words: Equality The state of everyone having equal rights irrespective of gender/ race / disability / ethnicity or social class. Gender inequality: The difference between individuals due to gender. Sexism: Discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex. 3 minutes

3. Gender Equality in the UK. Men and women now have equal rights in the United Kingdom. In the 19 th and early 20 th century, Men and women did not have equal rights. The idea was that married women were meant to stay at home and look after their children. It was not until the 1970`s that women gained the equal right to employment.

4. A sexist image of a woman is… Think of 3 sexist views 1.Women are weak. 1 minute

5. Sexism in advertising: Do these sexist views match your answers?

6. ‘This image goes against the sexist view of women because…’

7. What sexist message does this cartoon make about men?

8. Sexist views of men:

11. Book published in the 1070’s!

12. Where can gender inequality be found today?

13. Famous women who fought for gender equality The suffragettes were a pressure group. They protested against the government to give women equal rights to men. For instance: Right to own property / be educated / to vote in elections.

14. Who were the suffragettes? http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/what-inspired- the-suffragettes/956.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/what-inspired- the-suffragettes/956.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/how-did- the-suffragettes-try-to-get-their-message- heard/958.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/how-did- the-suffragettes-try-to-get-their-message- heard/958.html Were the Suffragettes doing the right thing? Yes / No why?

15. 12 mark question ‘ The Suffragettes should fight gender inequality in the modern society today’ Discuss this point of view. Do you agree? Why might others disagree?

16. Different but Equal All major religions teach that men and women are created different, but are equal to each other. No gender is superior as they have the same responsibilities and duties to God who will judge them both.

17. What are the negative consequences of gender inequality? Use these words to create a response Future Oppression Crime Teamwork Survival Human right God Responsible Economy Confidence Love Strength Relationship Healthy Misery Humiliate

18. Activities Read through page 100 in the textbook. Answer these questions. 1) What was the accepted view for married women during the 19 th century? 2) What figures support women having to stay at home? 3) List 3 Acts that gave women certain rights by 1928. 4) What rights did women gain in 1970 and 1975, and how did this change their lives? 5) Who do you think can do these jobs better..a man or a woman? Give 2 reasons for each job: TEACHER, NURSE, POLICE OFFICER, DOCTOR, ACCOUNTANT, NEWSREADER, TAXI DRIVER, PRIME MINISTER.