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Homophobia: What is It? What Can We Do About It?

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A two-part activity focuses on the sensitive issues of homophobia, discrimination, sexuality, and gender. Middle schoolers discuss individual and institutional discrimination, personal rights, homosexuality, and bullying.

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Concepts

harassment, bullying, homophobia, social skills, human rights, civil rights, diversity

Additional Tags

bullying, diversity issues, homophobia, diversity, harassment, human rights, social responsibility, rules for discussion, individual discrimination, institutional discrimination, sl.7.1., social studies

Instructional Ideas

Use in a health class or peer counseling group
Incorporate into a larger unit on cyberbullying

Classroom Considerations

Discusses teen suicide and harassment; be sure that your class can discuss these issues with maturity and respect
Touches on an important topic, but may not fit the needs or be appropriate for all classrooms

Pros

Includes a printer-friendly version
Lesson provides background information, discussion opportunities, and ways to implement an acceptance plan in their school

Cons

None

Common Core

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