Misogyny in the news

Misogyny is a global problem. The situation is so serious in England and Wales that police chiefs called it a “national emergency”. In this lesson students will explore different examples of misogyny in the news and discuss what should be done about it.

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Published 09 August 2024

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About this lesson

Use this Headline lesson to help your students: 

  • Understand what misogyny is
  • Discuss examples of misogyny that have been in the news
  • Generate ideas about what could be done to stop it

This lesson develops the following skill:

Listening

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Getting started:
Listening to others

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