Stereotypes and Individual Differences
Recognise stereotypes — oversimplified beliefs about groups of people based on gender, race, age, or other characteristics — and understand that stereotypes are unfair because they ignore individual differences
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If someone says 'boys don't cry' or 'girls aren't good at maths', can your child explain why those statements are unfair stereotypes that don't apply to everyone?
Recognise stereotypes — oversimplified beliefs about groups of people based on gender, race, age, or other characteristics — and understand that stereotypes are unfair because they ignore individual differences
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Check understanding
- Define what a stereotype is in their own words
- Identify a common stereotype and explain why it is inaccurate
- Challenge a stereotype they encounter by giving a counter-example
“If someone says 'boys don't cry' or 'girls aren't good at maths', can your child explain why those statements are unfair stereotypes that don't apply to everyone?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Personal & Social Development
- Domain
- Empathy & Social Awareness
- Age range
- Ages 9–11
Standards