These activities aim to raise pupil awareness of gender stereotyping, and the detrimental and limiting effect it can have on someone’s behaviour, self-esteem and future aspirations. Pupils are encouraged to think about where stereotypes could be challenged and how they can be a good ally.
Each activity takes approximately 15-20 minutes to deliver, but are designed to be flexible. You may find that the discussions or other outcomes generated by an activity last up to an hour, could be fitted into a short period at the end of the day, or extend over more than one lesson. The ‘Gender walk’ in Activity 5 is likely to take longer.
describe what gender stereotyping is, how to recognise it and ways to challenge it when it occurs
explain why and how gender stereotyping can have a negative effect on someone’s thoughts, behaviour and potential, and is damaging for individuals, communities and society as a whole
identify ways in which to avoid stereotyping to ensure that everyone can achieve their potential
identify ways to be a good ally in different areas of life.
Curriculum links
England: PSHE (Key Stage 2)
Relationships, Living in the Wider World
Wales: Health and Well-being (Progression Steps 2 and 3)
This short film can be used with Activity 1 as a way to prompt thinking about the skills and attributes expected from girls.
Activity 2 What kind of person?
In this activity, pupils are asked to think about what are considered "male" or "female" characteristics and start to come up with ways to challenge stereotypes.
This activity asks pupils to challenge stereotypical notions of something being exclusively "male" or "female" as well as considering that it is ok to be neither.
There are two options for this activity, which consolidates pupils' learning through thinking of ways they can challenge and avoid gender stereotypes in their own lives and make everyone feel included. An extension activity asks them to consider changes that could be made in their local community.
This activity introduces pupils to allyship and encourages them to think of top tips for being a good ally. It also helps them think about how to demonstrate allyship by making a pledge, inspired by the Premier League values.
This activity could be used as an extension or take-home activity. Pupils are asked to design a football shirt to celebrate being inclusive and welcoming, including a rainbow design and a message to encourage everyone to be a good ally.
This activity is available in front of login so that families can do this together at home.
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