Prejudice and Discrimination

Lesson Objectives: A Class Divided

reflect on the experience of being discriminated against or favored

explain the difference between prejudice and discrimination

Prejudice vs. Discrimination

What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination? Use a dictionary for help if you need to.

Prejudice vs. DiscriminationPrejudice - a preconceived notion or a preference for/against someone or something

Discrimination - the unjust treatment of different categories of people or things based on prejudices

Prejudice is in mind, discrimination is in action.

Do Now: Answer the following riddle

A man and his son are in an auto accident. The man dies instantly, and the son is rushed to the hospital for surgery. In the operating room, the doctor says, “I can't do the operation; this is my son!” How is this possible?

Lesson Objectives: Gender Stereotypes

define the word “stereotype” and give examples of male and female stereotypes

sort adjectives as being stereotypically male or female descriptors and defend their choices

What are stereotypes?Stereotype- A widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thingWhat are some stereotypes that you think people have about Mexicans?

How do these images represent gender stereotypes?

Do Now: Place your post-it on the continuum to show your opinion.

Should gay marriage be legalized worldwide?

Yes, definitely!No, definitely not!

Now consider the following question…

Should gay couples be allowed to raise children?

Yes, definitely!No, definitely not!

Lesson Objectives: Gay Marriage and Adoption

develop and defend their opinions about whether or not gay marriage/adoption should be legalized

evaluate the validity of arguments made for and against gay adoption in an episode of “30 Days”

Brainstorm individually:

Even though it is being legalized in many parts of the world, why do so many people still oppose gay marriage?

Homosexual acts legal  Same-sex marriage   Marriage recognized but not performed   Other type of partnership (or unregistered cohabitation)   Same-sex unions not recognized

Homosexual acts legal Same-sex marriage Marriage recognized but not performed Other type of partnership (or unregistered cohabitation) Same-sex unions not recognized

Homosexual acts illegal Minimal penalty Heavy penalty Up to life in prison Death penalty

The most hilariously effective signs supporting gay

marriage

Lesson Objectives: Racism

answer discussion questions regarding an article in small groups

Racism

Talk with your partner:How prevalent is racism in Mexico City these days?

Is it possible to have a society without racism?

Racism in the US

Is racism still an issue in the United States?We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men

are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Do Now: Future Perfect PracticeWrite three sentences using the future perfect tense (one must be continuous) to predict how discrimination (gender, sexual orientation, race, etc.) will change in the next 50 years.

Example: 50 years from now, today’s “minority groups” will have become the majority in the United States.

Do Now: Answer the following question.

What do you know about dystopian literature? (If your response is “nothing” that is okay)

Lesson Objectives: Harrison Bergeron

list various elements of dystopian literature and tell its purpose

identify in which ways Harrison Bergeron is an example of dystopian literature

relate the themes of Harrison and Bergeron to the issues of discrimination

Dystopian LiteratureTakes place in the futureRepresents a society that is often plagued by poverty and suffering

Usually depicts an overly oppressive governmentInformation, independent thought, and freedom are restricted by the government

Often there is a “hero” who attempts to stand up to the oppressive government

Offers a criticism of some aspect of contemporary society

Examples of Dystopian Literature

Discussion Question

In what ways does this Apple commercial depict a dystopian society?

Do Now: Unscramble the following words and then match them to their meaning. Hint: they are all from Harrison Bergeron

niabrga - to counter balancelowleb - a piece of cloth worn

around the bodyshas - a good price, dealffsteo - a thief or robberditnab - to yell or shout

Do Now: Answer the following question.

What is the difference between “equal” and “fair”? Use a dictionary or your own knowledge.

Lesson Objectives: Affirmative Action Socratic Seminar

define Affirmative Action and explain how it relates to prejudice and discrimination

develop and express opinions regarding the fairness of Affirmative Action

use examples from various lessons in this unit to support their opinions

use the IB English B Internal Assessment Marking Criteria to peer assess

Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action