Gender equality - driving

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/24/saudi-arabia-aseel-al-hamad-formula-one-car-le-castellet?CMP=share_btn_fb

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/23/middleeast/saudi-women-driving-ban-lifts-intl/index.html

Aseel Al Hamad is a woman from Saudi Arabia. This picture shows her driving a Formula One car before the French Grand Prix on the day her country lifts the ban on women drivers.

Until Saturday 23rd June women were not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. To celebrate the lifting of the ban, Aseel drove the car as part of a parade of vehicles. Aseel says, "I believe today is not just celebrating a new era of women starting to drive, it is also the birth of women in motor sport in Saudi Arabia."

"I have loved racing and motor sport form a very young age and to drive a Formula One cargoes even beyond my dreams and what I thought was possible. I hope doing so on the day when women can drive on the roads in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia shows what you can do if you have the passion and spirit to dream."

Many women in Saudi Arabia drove for the first time at Midnight on June 24th. Dr Mona Al-Fares was waiting in her car with her family before midnight so that she could be among the first to drive in her country; "I feel happy, relieved, I feel like I'm free" she said.

Not everyone agrees with women driving; Khaled Abdullah Al-Houba says women need at least two years to learn to drive; "Saudi women still don't have the guts needed to drive."

Saudi Arabia is the last country in the world have such a ban which means now there is no country in the world where women are not allowed to drive. Women across Saudi Arabia celebrated, tweeting pictures and videos as they drove cars around their city.

What do you see in the picture?
What kind of car is the person driving?
What kind of person drives a car like that?

explain the story

- What does gender mean?
- What is gender equality?
- Saudia Arabia is the last country in the world to ban women from driving and now that ban is lifted. What does this show us about the world today and attitudes towards gender equality?
- Why do you think Aseel Al Hamad chose to drive a Formula One car to celebrate?
- Why do some people still think women should not drive?
- what would you say to Khaled Abdullah Al-Houba?
- How do ideas and attitudes change?
- What can we learn from the women of Saudi Arabia?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the equality act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat

British traditions

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jun/09/sikh-soldier-becomes-first-to-wear-turban-for-trooping-the-colour

Trooping the colour is a royal British tradition, starting in 1748. The ceremony originated as guards prepared for battle, presenting their colours and flags so that soldiers would recognise them. Today the ceremony is used to celebrate the Queen's official birthday in June.

This year Charanpreet Singh Lall became the first person to wear a turban in the trooping the colour procession. That's the first time in 270 years. Charanpreet says, "I hope that people watching, that they will just acknowledge it and that they will look at it as a new change in history."

"I hope that more people like me, not just Sikhs but from other religions and different backgrounds will be encouraged to join the army."

"I'm quite proud and I know that a lot of other people are proud of me as well. It's a good feeling... there's going to be a lot of eyes and I am going to have influence on other people."

What do you see in the picture?
What do you notice about the people in the photo? What are they doing?
How are the people similar, how are they different?

explain the story

- What is trooping the colour for?
- Why is the event seen as a British tradition?
- Why is Charanpreet wearing a turban instead of a bear skin?
- What does this show about who is welcome in the Queen's guards today?
- Why do you think it has taken 270 years for a turban to be worn in the parade?
- What does this show us about ideas and traditions changing?
- Why does Charanpreet feel proud?
- Why does Caranpreet says he hopes people, "not just Sikhs but from other religions and backgrounds" will join the army?
- What can we learn from the Queen's guards?
-What can we learn from Charanpreet?
- Why is this about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat

Diverse England Team

https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2018/06/englands-diverse-world-cup-team-is-something-to-celebrate/

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/england-vs-tunisia-world-cup-2018-highlights-goals-harry-kane-penalty-var-watch-video-are-out-a8405326.html

The England World Cup team in 2018 is the youngest team England has ever sent to the competition, and it is also the most ethnically diverse. There are 23 players in the England squad and 11 are black or of mixed ethnicity; the England team for the last World Cup in 2014 had just 6.

The first black player on an England World Cup team was Viv Anderson in 1978. John Barnes became the first black player to play for England in the finals in 1986 when he came on as a substitute in the last 15 minutes of the game.

30 years later shows an England team much more representative of the country. A recent poll shows that 74% of British people say the England squad is a symbol of the country that belongs to people of every race and ethnic background.

What do you see in the picture?
Who are they?
How are the people similar? How are they different?

explain the story

- Where is the World Cup taking place?
- How do you think the England team feel as they walk out on to the pitch at the start of the game?
- Why do players sing the National Anthem at the start of each game?
- How are the England squad representative of the country?
- How has the England team changed in 30 years?
- Why do you think in 2018 we have the most diverse team ever?
- What does this show about England today?
- What does this show about people of different ethnicity working together?
- What can we learn from the England team?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

"No Outsiders in our school: teaching the Equality Act in primary schools" by Andrew Moffat

"Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain" by Andrew Moffat

tap dancer

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jun/08/experience-i-am-a-one-legged-tap-dancer

Evan Ruggiero is a professional dancer. He has worked in theatres around the world and in 2018 danced at the Oscars. He was nominated for 'Outstanding actor' at this years' Drama Desk awards and is currently auditioning for Broadway roles.

In 2010 Evan had to have his right leg amputated following an illness. He says, "I was self conscious in the early days, especially when people would draw their children away from me." But Evan quickly adjusted to his new life; "I remembered Clayton 'Peg leg' Bates - a tapping legend  who'd lost his leg in a cotton mill accident when he was 12 and had danced on a peg leg made by his uncle. I'd grown up idolising him."

"Now I dance in a different way. People tell me my shoulders are hunched or my head is over to the side. Well. that's because I'm dancing on one leg!"

Evan says attitudes have changed towards amputees in the last 10 years; "Now it's, 'Hey, I'm an amputee, loud and proud!' It's important to show the world amputees are people who are happy and continuing with their lives."

What do you see in the picture?
What do you notice about the person in the photo?
What do you think their job is?

Explain the story

- How do you think Evan felt when he first learned he was to be an amputee?
- Evan is a dancer; when he became an amputee why didn't he give up dancing?
- Why does he say he felt self conscious in the early days?
- Why did people "draw their children away" from Evan? What does that show about some people and attitudes towards difference? What would you say to those people?
- Evan says "I am an amputee loud and proud!" Why is he proud of being an amputee?
- Why does Evan say it's important to show the world amputees are happy people who are continuing with their lives?
- What British law says people with disabilities should not face discrimination? What other groups of people are mentioned in the law? (The Equality Act 2010)
- What can we learn from Evan?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain" by Andrew Moffat

Marriage

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-44313524/double-marriage-proposal-video-goes-viral

Jessica wanted to ask her girlfriend to marry her in a special way so she took Becky to Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, the place where they had their first date, and asked a friend to pretend to take a photo of the couple. Becky then went down on one knee to surprise Jessica, opening a ring box and asking, "Will you marry me?"

The response from Becky was a shock to Jessica and her friend taking the video. Becky got her bag and opened it, pulling out another ring box. Becky had also planned to propose! This turned in to a double proposal with both people asking each other to marry them.

The video has gone viral around the globe has been featured on news programmes and has been shared thousands of times on social media. Jessica says, "I can't believe that the happiest moment in my life is also something that other people are happy about."

What do you see in the picture?
What is happening?
Both people are holding small boxes - what do you think might be in the boxes?

Explain the story

- Why is Jessica on one knee?
- Why are they both holding ring boxes?
- How do you think Becky felt when Jessica got down on one knee and said, "Will you marry me"?
- How do you think Jessica felt when Becky took a similar box out of her bag?
- What does this story show about the relationship between Jessica and Becky?
- Why do they want to get married?
- Why does Jessica say this was the happiest moment in her life?
- This story has gone viral, what does that show about people around the world and attitudes towards marriage?
- What can we learn from Jessica and Becky?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

Footage of the clip and an interview with Jessica and Becky can be seen on the link above

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the equality act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in school: preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat

Disability champion

https://metro.co.uk/2017/05/18/man-paralysed-after-diving-into-pool-sets-heart-on-paralympics-after-triumphant-tough-mudder-6645275/

Josh Landmann is a keen sportsman and wants to complete in the 2022 Winter Paralympics. Josh was inspired after competing in the Tough Mudder obstacle course, raiding money for charity. The course is very difficult to complete with mud and deep water and climbing challenges. 

Josh is partially paralysed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair; his Dad completed the course with him but when they reached the final obstacle called the "Everest" curve, Josh found the slippy surface challenging.

An online video has gone viral showing other competitors stopping their race to help Josh complete the climb. People who had never met Josh before stopped to help push with his dad and and the top of the curve more people who were unknown to Josh stopped to help pull him up.

Josh completed the race. Josh's dad says, "He's so determined to success and achieve things it was just normal. We're grown up with his progression and positivity. He's amazing in that regard."

What do you see in the pictures?
Where were they taken?
What do you think is happening?

Explain the story

- Why did Josh want to do the Tough Mudder challenge?
- Josh uses a wheelchair; why didn't people tell him he couldn't take part?
- When Josh got to the Everest curvem what do you think he was thinking?
- Why didn't Josh give up?
- Why did people who were unkown to Josh stop to help?
- Look at the top if the curve; how many people are trying to help? Why?
- What do you think people were saying to Josh as they pushed and pulled him?
- How do you think Josh was feeling as he got to the top?
- What does this show us about all the people at the race and what they think about being different?
- Why has the video gone viral?
- What can we learn from Josh?
- What can we learn from the people who helped Josh?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

The film footage of Josh making the climb is on the link above

No outsiders in our school: teaching the equality act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat 

Georgia Governor

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/25/stacey-abrams-georgia-first-black-female-governor-election?CMP=share_btn_fb

Stacey Abrams has become the first female black governor in America. Stacey is now the governor of Georgia, a state where there is a history of segregation. Stacey says, "We are writing the next chapter of Georgia's future where no one is unseen, no one is unheard and no one is uninspired."

In America there are two political parties; the Republicans (they use the colour red) and the Democrats (they use the colour blue). Georgia has had a Republican governor since 1998. But Stacey argues her state is not Red; "It's just blue and confused."

Before being elected as governor, Stacey went to University and then became a writer. She says her parents grew up in Mississippi and had to fight for the right to vote; "They raised us to believe we were capable of anything. My Dad told us, 'you don't tell yourself no - let everyone else do that - you go for what you think you can have."

What do you see in the picture?

What do you think is happening?

Where do you think it is?

explain the story

- What is segregation?

- Why did Georgia (and many other places) have segregation laws 50 years ago? (because people didn't understand about difference and equality. Many people at that time learned that black and white people were not equal)

- Georgia now has a black governor - what does that show us about ideas and history?
- When Stacey talks about people being unseen, unheard, uninspired, who is she talking about? What does she mean?
- When Stacey says Georgia is just "Blue and confused", what does she mean?
- Stacey's parents did not even have the right to vote as they grow up, and now their daughter is governor of Georgia; how do you think they would feel?
- Why did Stacey's Dad say ' you don't tell yourself no -let everyone else tell you no'? What does he mean?
- What does this story show us about America today?
- What can we learn from Stacey?
- What can we learn from Georgia?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the equality act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat