Many people globally are living in diverse societies made up of different kinds of people with a range of different identities. So what does this mean for equality? Why do some people's experiences still get more attention than others? And what impact does this have on how we live, our democracies and our media?
Explore the answers to these questions, as well as a host of diversity and identity-related queries, in your classroom.
Ready-to-teach lessons on diversity and identity
Our lessons save you time, so you can focus on the teaching.
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Oracy-focused activities about diversity and identity
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Bitesized, reliable information about different people's experiences
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Innovative ways to develop critical-thinking and communication skills: speaking, listening, problem-solving and creativity
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What if I don't feel confident to teach these kinds of lessons?
We know that it might be daunting to have conversations in your classroom about identity. We've created a guide that gives practical tips on how to handle them with confidence, including:
- Ensuring all important perspectives are fairly represented, though some arguments might need more exploration, more time, or more challenge
- Championing facts and challenging misinformation
- Considering informing parents
- Being comfortable without an answer for everything
Content you can trust
Our lessons are produced by experienced teachers, with support from The Economist's senior editors and fact-checkers. That means you can trust our resources to give an accurate and balanced picture for your students to unpick. Learn more
