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. Discrimination
Prejudice - 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 thing
What 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?
No, definitely not!
Yes, definitely!
Now consider the following
question…
Should gay couples be allowed to raise
children?
No, definitely not!
Yes, definitely!
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 Practice
Write 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 Literature
Takes place in the future
Represents a society that is often plagued by
poverty and suffering
Usually depicts an overly oppressive government
Information, 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
lowleb
- to counter balance
shas
ffsteo
ditnab
- a good price, deal
- a piece of cloth worn
around the body
- a thief or robber
- 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