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Gender Equity Activities ActivityGender Equity Activities Activity
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Alaska Department of Education
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Social & Emotional Learning
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14 days
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Gender Equity Activities

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A male nurse? A female welder? Unequal pay? The "Glass Ceiling?" A 22-page Gender Equity Activity Book asks participants to examine the effects of gender role stereotyping on career choices. Class members also update job titles (housewife to homemaker) and words and phrases (man and wife to husband and wife) to make them more gender-neutral and consider facts and myths about sexual harassment.

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Concepts

gender, gender bias, equity, discrimination, careers, stereotypes, sexual harassment, equality, gender equality, prejudice, critical thinking, conflict resolution, harassment, vocations, life skills, personal narratives, listening, racism

Instructional Ideas

  • Read through the entire booklet before beginning the activities
  • Assign the written portions of the activities as homework to promote honesty and thoughtful reflection
  • Laminate the language cards and scenarios to permit reuse

Classroom Considerations

  • The resource recognizes two genders--male and female
  • Requires copies of the Occupation Checklist and the Gender Language worksheet

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  • Each activity includes step-by-step directions
  • Provides a rubric

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