This week is National Anti bullying week in the UK so let’s look at respecting each other mutually around the question ‘Wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same?’ Here are some suggested activities to complete looking at respecting our differences in terms of gender, sexuality, looks and interests. Choose one with your Lecturer- Use the whiteboard to brainstorm the ways in which everyone in the class is different: skin/eye/hair colour; height; body shape (be sensitive); talents and abilities; gender; sexuality (using appropriate language) Are there more differences than you thought?

2. Make a poster which explores the gender-typical/traditional roles that children/adults take e.g. boys play football, girls do sewing; men go out to work; women stay at home and look after the children. Explore how attitudes have changed. 3. Explore ways in which people try to fit in e.g. dressing alike; wearing clothes that identify us as a particular group. Why do people try to fit in? What happens if you don’t fit in? Maybe explore why gays/lesbians choose to “hide” their sexuality. Why might it be more difficult for a sportsperson to come out than a TV presenter? From you work and discussions today- Wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same??