Lessons about gender equality

Download our free teaching resources for students aged 10-16. We cover the biggest topical issues of our time to help students to learn, think critically and talk about the issues affecting their lives.

Since 1911, International Women’s Day has celebrated the achievements of women. Progress has been made towards gender equality, but the picture looks very different in different parts of the world. So what does it mean to live in a society where women are equal to men? Why do women still have to fight for equality? And what impact does this have on girls' education, the gender pay gap and how women are represented in the media? 

Explore the answers to these questions, as well as a host of gender and equality-related queries, in your classroom.

Ready-to-teach lessons about gender equality

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  • Ready-to-use, clear teacher instructions that are easy to follow and get started with
  • An accessible PowerPoint that's colourful, clear and student-friendly
  • Printable, engaging resources with instructions for how to present them
  • Keywords and definitions to break down new or challenging vocabulary
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    Oracy-focused activities about gender and equality

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    Bitesized, reliable information about global differences in gender equality

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    Innovative ways to develop critical-thinking and communication skills: speaking, listening, problem-solving and creativity

  • 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 gender. 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

    Read the tips here

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Gender equality resources