Citizenship – Unit 1 Rights and Responsibilities

LQ: Can I research legislation and present information effectively?

Terminology: legislation, human rights, equality, discrimination, sexism, ageism, racism, racial hatred, white paper

Starter: terminology tests..

EXTENSIONHave any of these terms been in the

news recently?

Terminology: legislation, human rights, equality, discrimination, sexism, ageism, racism, racial hatred, white paper

Terminology: rights, responsibilities, collectivism, individualism, duties, needs, wants

• Gender – Equal Pay Act 1970, Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Gender Equality Duty 2007 • Disability – Disability Law• Discrimination Act 1995

• Ethnicity – Race relations act 1976 and 2000 Amendment

• Sexual Orientation – Equality Act 2006

• Age – The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations

2006

EXTENSIONWhich do you

know least about?

Research and present:

1. History of the laws in this area2. Major issues in the news

3. Criticisms4. Reasons why the laws exist

(examples from the press)5. Government initiatives

6. strengths and weaknesses of the current legislation

EXTENSIONCan you include:Youtube clips,

Visuals,Soundbites

Present in an original way?

Terminology: legislation, human rights, equality, discrimination, sexism, ageism, racism, racial hatred, white paper