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Health 2
LESSON
Five
Shifting Culture for Systemic Transformation
45 Minutes
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Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students will dive into the concept of personal and social identities, exploring how different identities and intersectional identities experience varied social contexts. They will then discuss dominant culture and individual expression, working through ideas for how to combat harmful systemic norms.
Lesson Objectives
- Consider identities critically and how identities are more or less keenly felt in different social contexts.
- Discuss intersectionality and how we can take it into consideration in relationship with others
- Discuss culture & socialization and the role dominant culture plays in creating or perpetuating disconnection and harm
- Brainstorm ways we can change behavior for a more positive outcome
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Compassionate response reminder: Teaching prevention education helps provide students with language and tools to define and identify abuse. Often while teaching prevention education, students will disclose experiences of harm or abuse to trusted adults. This lesson is trauma-informed and has been designed to acknowledge the varied experiences students may have. Before teaching please be sure you feel equipped to respond to instances of disclosure with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. Please also confer with other school staff on how to handle student disclosures and navigate sensitive topics raised during these lessons.
There are small group breakouts within this lesson. Be prepared to split your students into small groups.