Equality: is nepotism acceptable?

The offspring of Hollywood stars have received renewed attention after New York Magazine declared 2022 the "year of the nepo-baby". Is it right for celebrities to achieve success as a result of their parents' support? And do "nepo-babies" have any responsibility for nepotism?

Headlines 31 - Nepotism - Other Assets - Hero Block Image

Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Identify examples of "nepo-babies" in the news
  • Analyse complex problems about nepotism
  • Discuss whether nepotism is acceptable

This resource was created as part of Festival 2023. See the student discussions here.

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