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Citizenship at key stage 4    (Year 10-11)

Unit 03: Challenging racism and discrimination

QCA

Outcomes

Section 1: Where do we come from? What are our communities like?
Children:
  • identify why people migrate from one area or country to another, recognising that some, but not all, do this out of choice
  • use their imagination to appreciate the experiences of others
  • recognise the importance of mutual respect and understanding

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Section 2: What is racism?
Children:
  • describe different forms of racism and their causes and effects
  • know that discrimination, including racism, is unacceptable

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Section 3: How does the law protect citizens from discrimination and racism?
Children:
  • define the term 'discrimination' and know about laws in this country which prohibit it
  • know about the role of the Commission for Racial Equality
  • use their investigation of the Macpherson Inquiry to discuss recent changes in anti-discrimination law

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Section 4: How can we challenge racism and discrimination?
Children:
  • identify ways of responding to racial incidents and devise strategies for challenging racism and discrimination
  • know how they can influence school policy, practice and curriculum
  • take part in discussion and suggest ideas for promoting tolerance and respect in a multi-ethnic, inclusive society

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Sections in this unit

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1. Where do we come from? What are our communities like?
2. What is racism?
3. How does the law protect citizens from discrimination and racism?
4. How can we challenge racism and discrimination?