Diversity and discrimination

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• Leerjaar 1

Diversity and discrimination

Are men and women equal in the Netherlands?

1. Yes!
2. No...

Who's the man? Who's the woman? Why?

What do people (think they) know about you when they look at you?

Do you think of 'male' or 'female' when you read these words? Discuss. 

Burping and Farting - Rescuing - Dancing - Teacher - Cooking - Pink - Doctor - Nurse - Cars - A six pack - Diet drinks - Scientist - Blue - Cleaning - Lawyer – Engineer - Computer programmer - Glitter - Mathematician

Where do these stereotypes about gender come from? Have you ever experienced any?

What is the main message of this videoclip?

What could be the message behind this picture?

How do your parents divide the household chores?

1. Divided equally.
2. One person does most of the work.

Feelings/questions/comments about our discussion on gender equality?

Besides gender inequality, what other types of discrimination do you know of?

To stop discrimination, everyone should be treated the same way.

1. Of course!
2. Hmm I don't think so!

What could be the message behind this picture?

Positive discrimination/affirmative action

Name 1 argument in favour and 1 argument against positive discrimination.

What can you contribute to make this happen?

Challenge Gender & Work

You will do the assignment given to you on your own.

You have 20 minutes to work on the assignment.

You read the two sources and answer the questions. You write the reflection.

After those 20 minutes, we discuss the answers. Done before those 20 minutes? You show me!