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Year 9 (2): Whose stories are missing from our history books and why were they left out?

Overview

Pupils will have the opportunity to study History as a discipline by looking at how history is studied and why some groups of people may be missing from our history books considering how attitudes and celebrity can shape our recorded history.

The main UN Rights of a Child covered are 8. Identity and 2. No Discrimination 

Suggested reading/resources:

  • What is History, Now? by Helen Carr and Susannah Lipscomb

Example Key Words

Representation

Ensuring people’s views and interests are included in decision-making processes.

Protected Characteristic

Legally recognised trait safeguarded from discrimination under equality laws.

Marginalised

Excluded or pushed aside from full participation in society’s opportunities.

Boycott

Refusing to buy or engage to protest unfair actions or policies.

Narrative

A story or explanation giving meaning and structure to events.

UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Decorative tile showing UNICEF rights respecting graphic2. No Discrimination

Decorative tile showing UNICEF rights respecting graphic8. Identity

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