Gender Stereotypes & Mulan

Objective: Students will be able to identify gender stereotypes and understand why we cannot put people in boxes.

Day 1: Super fun activity we did the week before Fall Break. I always love doing social justice move/tv lessons before a break when kids are getting antsy. I adjusted this because it was initially designed for much older students. Thanks @teachinstyle_ for the idea! Last year I did this and students were able to identify when characters were promoting gender stereotypes in the literature we were reading! Super cool stuff!

Extension:

Identifying when literary characters are promoting gender stereotypes, such as Ellray Jakes.

Artists & Inspiration

This lesson was adapted for K-2nd grade students from Project Wellness' Upper Elementary/Middle School lesson on gender stereotypes. Check out their site for worksheets to go with the lesson!