You Go Girl! Girl Power in Action

Y U GO GIRL!

GIRL POWER IN ACTION

Welcoming Remarks

Welcome back to class, everyone! If this is your first class, we’re very excited to meet you! Before moving on to our lesson, let’s all introduce ourselves

Tell us your: Name

Age Favourite subject in school

Fantastic! Now that we all know each other, we are ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning.

Along the way, you will discover new ideas, practice thinking on your feet, build your confidence when speaking in front of an audience, and develop your critical thinking skills.

Expectations 1 2 Active participation

Thrilling activities awaits

The activities will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Give awesome speeches!

We'll have a chance to speak up and get helpful feedback!

I'll call on your wacky ideas to make this class extra special. 3

Reminder: Class Rules

Now that we all know each other, let’s make this class into a proper classroom!

Here are some rules that we will all follow together:

Before Class

Makesurethatyou’veeatenbreakfast/lunchandhavegonetothe bathroom

JointheZoomcallafewminutesbeforeclassstartssowecanget startedrightaway!

At the Start of Class

Turnyourcameraonsowecanseeyourlovelysmile!

Letyourcoachknowifyouneedtoleaveclassearly

During Class

Keep your camera on unless you are preparing during an activity

Put your hand up if you want to say something

Do not leave your computer during class - if you need to go to the bathroom, put your hand up and ask your coach before you go Immediately unmute yourself and reply when you are called on

INTRODUCTION

Are you ready to unleash your superpowers?

Join us in today’s class as we understand the stereotypes that are hurting girls all around the world. Get inspired by the unstoppable force of girl power in breaking down walls and reaching for the stars!

Together, we too, will learn how to use our powers to fight back. Plus, we will all get a new superpower--rebutting contradictions.

Let’s go, boys and girls!

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GIRLPOWER: FIGHTINGBACK

BJECTIVES:

By the end of today’s class, you’ll learn:

The problematic stereotypes surrounding girls How girls fight back against harmful stereotypes Girls who were successful in breaking stereotypes

Constructing rebuttals

A Great Girl

Warm-up Activity

Rules

Tell us about your favourite girl character!

Activity Guidelines

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Think about shows and movies you’ve seen or books you’ve read

Explain what makes her a good character! Does she have a superpower or is she very smart or kind?

Example

My favourite character is Mulan, from the Disney movie, “Mulan.” Not only was she courageous and strong, but she also loved her parents and her country so much that she was willing to do anything to protect them!

“It is an honour to protect my country and my family.”

- Mulan

PART 1:

BECAUSE

YOU’RE A GIRL: STEREOTYPES ABOUT GIRLS

PART ONE

WHAT IS GIRL POWER?

BECAUSE YOU’RE A GIRL: STEREOTYPES ABOUT GIRLS

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GIRLPOWER: FIGHTINGBACK

PART 1: BECAUSE YOU’RE A GIRL: STEREOTYPES ABOUT GIRLS

WHAT IS A STEREOTYPE?

A stereotype is a fixed, oversimplified, and often unfair belief or idea that people have about a particular group of individuals.

It's a generalization that may not be true for every person in that group.

Stereotypes can be about things like how people look, what they like, how they behave, or what they're capable of.

It's important to remember that stereotypes can be hurtful and misleading, as they don't consider the uniqueness of each person.

Where do stereotypes come from?

Stereotypes can come from a variety of sources, and they often develop due to a combination of factors:

Sources of Stereotyping

Education - Not Knowing Enough:

If we don't know much about a group, we might guess and end up with the wrong ideas.

If we don't know much about a country, we might think everyone there only knows how to speak one language.

Family and Friends - Copying Others:

If we don't know much about a group, we might guess and end up with the wrong ideas.

If we don't know much about a country, we might think everyone there only knows how to speak one language.

In cartoons for example, they might show that old people are always angry, especially when kids are playing near their house. This might lead you to start avoiding your old neighbours or being afraid of your grandparents.

Society - Old Ideas:

Media Messages: Think about this: for the longest time, many viewed poor people as lazy, saying it’s their fault they are poor. Even though we know now that there are many reasons people are poor, like the lack of job openings and the government not providing their city with enough education, some people still believe that poor people can only blame themselves for their situation.

Can you think of any stereotypes that you hear in your everyday life?

Why do you think the stereotype is wrong?

PART 1: BECAUSE YOU’RE A GIRL: STEREOTYPES ABOUT GIRLS

STEREOTYPES ABOUT GIRLS

Now let’s look at the common stereotypes society has about girls.

GIRLS ONLY CARE ABOUT PRETTY THINGS

Only interested in dolls and sparkly toys

Only care about how they look and what they weak

GIRLS AREN’T AS GOOD AS BOYS AT SCHOOL AND WORK

Not as good at subjects like science and math

Should only be in jobs like nursing or teaching

Bad at business and more “manly” jobs

GIRLS ARE MORE EMOTIONAL THAN BOYS

Too sensitive–they will get angry or cry over small things

Can be blinded by love, not logical

More caring–because they are sensitive, they are better at taking care of children

GIRLS ARE WEAK AND BAD AT SPORTS

Not interested in sports or athletic activities

Unable to go through the training and pain needed to be good at a sport

Weaker and slower than boys

DID YOU KNOW?

The phrase “hit/fight/run like a girl” is used as an insult. It means that you are weak or you are doing something poorly.

GIRLS CAN’T BE BOSSES

Not assertive enough to be strong leaders

Don’t understand politics enough to lead the country

Have to stay at home to cook, clean, and care for the kids

Remember that these stereotypes don't define what all girls can do or be. Each person is unique and should be able to follow their interests, pursue their goals, and challenge these limiting beliefs.

Case Study

Classic Disney Princesses like Snow White, Cinderella, and the Little Mermaid Embody Stereotypes

These characters were often made to look helpless, needing a prince to rescue them from their troubles Snow White, for example, relied on the prince's kiss to awaken her from a deep sleep. This creates the idea that girls are incapable of solving their problems and need help from a man.

Unable to help herself

Snow White relied on the prince's kiss to awaken her from a deep sleep. This creates the idea that girls are incapable of solving their problems and need help from a man.

Caring about how they look

In Cinderella, the women were shown as primarily focused on finding a prince, which can only happen when they attend the ball looking beautiful, complete with a glamorous dress and sparkly shoes.

Being too emotional

Ariel gave up everything from her family under the sea to her beautiful voice, simply because she was in love with a boy.

Can you think of other movies that do the same thing?

PART 1: BECAUSE YOU’RE A GIRL: STEREOTYPES ABOUT GIRLS

IS THIS WRONG Class

Discussion

Rules

Discuss and decide as a class if the scenario below is an example of stereotyping or not.

SCENARIO:

Aisha is the captain of the school's robotics team. She's skilled at programming and troubleshooting, often leading her team to victory in competitions. Some students say, "Aisha must have had a lot of help from her brother, who's good at tech stuff."

Sam has crashed her car thrice since she got her driver’s license last month So when she volunteered to drive for a road trip, her friend Abdul said, “Someone else should do it, Sam is a bad driver.”

BECAUSE YOU’RE A GIRL: STEREOTYPES ABOUT GIRLS

Nuri is very sick, so she hardly plays outside. After she fainted while trying to play basketball at school, the P.E. teacher said, “Don’t let Nuri join my class, she can’t play sports.”

During recess, Catalina and Kurt are playing soccer. Catalina scores a goal, and some kids comment, "Kurt, you're supposed to be the best player. Catalina is a girl and she's winning."

Stereotyping a girl is when we think she can’t do something simply because she is a girl, rather than because of her unique characteristics.

PART 2: CONSTRUCTING REBUTTALS

This is the basic structure of a rebuttal

Pinpoint: quickly refer to the other person’s argument. This is so the judge knows what part of their speech you are talking about. You want to keep this short because you want to save time for actually responding!

Reasoning: explain why their point isn’t true. The best rebuttal has multiple reasons that attack the point in different ways

Summarise: explain to the judge what it means for the debate, now that their point doesn’t stand.

Example:

“The second speaker said kids shouldn't have homework because they already learn enough in school. But think about it, homework helps us learn and practice what we're taught in school. Without homework, we might not remember things as well. When we realize this, it means homework is important for our learning."

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Today, we will follow similar steps as we learn how to rebut ideas that contradict each other.

First, what is a contradiction?

A contradiction happens when someone says two opposite things that can't both be true.

This usually happens when people are “trying to have their cake and eat it too” or have it both ways. So when an argument seems too good to be true, it probably is!

Imagine if someone says "I love dogs, they're the best pets," and then later says, "Dogs are too noisy and I don't like them."

It doesn't match! In a debate, if someone uses a contradiction, it's like they're mixing up their ideas We need to use ideas that make sense together, like puzzle pieces that fit to complete a bigger picture

PART 2: CONSTRUCTING REBUTTALS

Rules

In each of the scenarios, discuss as a class, then decide which sentence is the odd one out that creates a contradiction.

SCENARIOS

ICE CREAM

Lily and Hassan are having a debate about ice cream flavours.

SCHOOL TRIP

Two friends discuss the upcoming school trip.

GROCERY SHOPPING

A family goes grocery shopping

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PART 2: CONSTRUCTING REBUTTALS

GROCERY SHOPPING

A family goes grocery shopping

his is my favourite store because so clean and organized!”

MOTHER

Yeah, the floors are so white and there are alcohol dispensers everywhere. Although, I always see a lot of cockroaches near the checkout counter.

FATHER

Oh no! This grocery ran out of cleaning products like laundry detergent and dishwashing soap. It must be because of heir 50% off promo.

PART 2: CONSTRUCTING REBUTTALS

ANSWER KEY

GROCERY SHOPPING

A family goes grocery shopping

his is my favourite store because so clean and organized!”

MOTHER

Yeah, the floors are so white and there are alcohol dispensers everywhere. Although, I always see a lot of cockroaches near the checkout counter.

Oh no! This grocery ran out of cleaning products like laundry detergent and dishwashing soap. It must be because of heir 50% off promo.

Now, how do you rebut a contradiction?

Similar to rebutting an argument, we must follow a clear structure when explaining that a contradiction has been made.

After successfully rebutting the contradiction, the judge will disregard the second statement. So you must go on to rebut the first statement made by your opponent

Steps

PINPOINT

Quickly refer to the other person’s contradiction and the statement it contradicted. This is so the judge knows which statements in their speech you will claim are contradictory. You want to keep this short because you want to save time for actually responding!

EXPLAIN 1

Explain why their points are contradictory Show why the two ideas cannot both be true at the same time

Explain that:

If the first statement is true, then the second statement is false

If the second statement is true, then the first statement is false

Conclude your point and get ready to rebut the logic of their first statement.

Example:

Topic: Creating special schools just for immigrant children.

Argument for the motion: These schools are necessary because immigrants are still heavily discriminated against by locals. This will allow them to study in a safe space. Even though they will be in a different school than the local kids, they can easily make friends with them in the neighbourhood, parks, and other clubs.

Can you spot the contradiction?

PART 2: CONSTRUCTING REBUTTALS

Topic: Creating special schools just for immigrant children.

Argument for the motion: These schools are necessary because immigrants are still heavily discriminated against by locals. This will allow them to study in a safe space. Even though they will be in a different school than the local kids, they can easily make friends with them in the neighbourhood, parks, and other clubs.

Rebuttal

PINPOINT

The previous speaker argued that we need to create special schools for immigrant children because they are heavily discriminated against, but also said that they can easily make friends with the local kids outside of school.

EXPLAIN

1. 2.

If immigrant kids are heavily discriminated against by locals, then the local kids discriminate against them. There’s no way they will be friends outside of school. But if local kids befriend immigrant kids, then the discrimination that the opponent talks about isn’t so bad. This means we don’t need special schools to protect them.

SUMMARISE

In conclusion, my opponent’s argument is contradictory. Judge, you should only credit the statement about heavy discrimination, which I will now rebut.

PART 3: SUPERGIRL

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

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TEACH EMPOWERMENT

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Empowerment - when girls feel strong, confident, and able to do anything they want. It’s when they can follow their dreams and make their own choices. When girls are empowered, they know they have the power to be leaders, scientists, artists, and whatever they want to be.

POSITIVE ROLE MODELS

Watch and read about girls who are leaders, scientists, athletes, and ar Media that shows girls in diverse roles can change how they're seen.

QUESTION MEDIA MESSAGES

When you see media that puts girls in stereotypes, talk about it. Ask qu like "Is this fair?" or "Could girls do more than this?"

SUPPORT DREAMS

Encourage girls to follow their interests and dreams, no matter what those are Family and friends can be cheerleaders for their passions

CHALLENGE STEREOTYPES

If someone says something stereotypical, speak up. Explain why those ideas are not true for all girls.

One person can’t change stereotypes overnight. Everyon to do their part in making sure that girls are free to do w they want, without fear of judgement.

Super Girls

Let’s meet some courageous girls who used their superpowers to help other girls!

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman ever appointed to the U S Supreme Court It’s impossible to list all the things she has done to help women (and other vulnerable people).

Here are some! She made sure:

Women could not be stopped from studying in governmentfunded schools just because they are women. Women are allowed to handle their money (like opening a bank account or borrowing money) independently (without permission from a man).

Women who want to and don’t want to have a baby are protected.

Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at 17, the youngest in the world! She won this after being shot by a terrorist group (at just 15 years old) that disagreed with her work to help girls access education in Pakistan.

The Nobel Prize- a special award given to people who work hard to make the world a better place There are 6 categories: physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace, and economics.

Terrorist Groups - People who use fear and violence to prove a point or get what they want Emma Watson is well known for her role as Hermione Granger from Harry Potter. She was the 2014 United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador. She delivered a moving speech to launch the HeForShe Initiative, which aims to get men and boys to join the feminist fight for gender equality.

Do you know any super girls like them? What’s their superpower?

Girls who broke the stereotype

These super girls show that the sky is the limit. Even in places where girls are stereotypically bad, they can be equally, if not, more successful than boys.

Marie Curie: More than 100 years ago, she discovered important chemical elements and contributed to finding cancer treatments. She won the Nobel Prize for Physics with her husband and the prize for Chemistry on her own

Amelia Earhart: The first woman (and second person) to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean.

Remember It is very rare to get this award, let alone get it twice in two different categories!

Corazon Aquino: Housewife turned first female president of the Philippines. She brought back democracy to the country.

Serena Williams: She is considered the greatest player (male or female) in tennis history, winning the most tennis championships in history

Oprah Winfrey: Despite having a difficult childhood, she is the most famous woman on television to date and the owner of the successful Oprah Winfrey Show. She has given millions to charity.

Who run the world? GIRLS!!!

Case Study: #LikeAGirl campaign

Back in 2014, a big company called Procter & Gamble (P&G) noticed something important. As girls get older, they often start feeling less sure of themselves.

So, they asked people what it means to do things "like a girl." Sadly, the grown-ups showed it as not very good, like saying girls are not strong

But then, they asked younger girls to run "like a girl," and guess what? They ran strong and fast, just like anyone else! P&G wanted to change this and make "like a girl" mean something awesome.

So, they started a campaign called #LikeAGirl. They used lots of pictures and videos to show that being a girl is amazing and powerful. Many people watched these videos and it helped. Girls started feeling more confident about themselves because of this campaign.

Doing something “like a girl” doesn’t have to mean something bad. Everyone can help make the world a better place for girls by changing how we view them.

Time

GIRL POWER: FIGHTING BACK

10 Mins: Prep

1-2 Mins: Speak

Rules

Give a speech rebutting the contradictory statements rega following topic:

We should make sure girls get half the slots in the following

Sports Racing Debate

Extra for experts: Come up with a rebuttal for why we don make sure girls get half the slots in these teams!

Guidelines

When rebutting a contradiction, remember that you shoul

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The Speech arguing for this topic:

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team members will happily work together with the girls, making the teams stronger than before.

CONCLUSION

Because we explained that stereotyping prevents girls from entering the team and how everyone in the team will happily work together to become stronger, we should make sure girls get half the slots in the team.

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Rebuttal template

PINPOINT

The previous speaker contradicted themselves by saying that we should make sure girls get half the slots in the

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team because ____________, but argued that

EXPLAIN

Both cannot be true because Explain why: a. b.

if the first statement is true, then the second statement is false

If the second statement is true, then the first statement is false

SUMMARISE

In conclusion, my opponent contradicted themselves by saying that (insert the two contradicting statements here). Judge, you should only credit the statement about heavy discrimination, which I will now rebut.

Extra for experts: Rebut the logic of the first statement

Feedback

It’s time for me to tell you my favourite thing about your speech, as well as what you can improve on.

Because it’s your first speech for this class the class, I will give you 2 pieces of feedback:

Whether you were able to properly point out and explain the contradiction.

One new piece of feedback based on any of the following:

Activity: whether you fully followed the activity guidelines

Style: volume, pace, position on the screen, tone

Analytical reasoning: how to make your points even better!

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RECAP

A stereotype is a fixed, oversimplified, and unfair belief that people have about a particular group of individuals. They can be about things like how people look, what they like, how they behave, or what they're capable of.

Stereotypes come from 1. 2 3.

Not Knowing Enough

Copying what our family and friends say

Media Messages

Society - Old Ideas

4. Stereotypes about girls say they are worse than boys in terms of school, sports, and other aspects of life. They paint girls as weak crybabies who only care about looks.

To rebut a contradiction

Pinpoint

Explain

Summarize

Then move on to rebutting the main argument of your opponent

Fighting back against stereotypes requires

Equal Opportunities

Empowerment to be taught

Positive Role Models

Questioning of Media Messages:

Friends and Family to change how they view and talk about girls

Society to support young girls’ dreams

Challenge Stereotypes we hear around us

There are many Super Girls who fought back and broke stereotypes. Thanks to them, the world is a better place!