HUMAN RIGHTS MODULE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL Implementation steps Activity 1. Ask the students to cut out pictures of males and females from magazines, newspapers or catalogues. 2. The students glue the pictures of the males and females on two separate sheets of paper according to gender and tape them on the wall of the classroom. 3. Give 3-4 sheets of A4 paper and a marker pen to each student. 4. Distribute the list of characteristics to the students (Appendix 1). Give them time to think of the characteristics that they associate with males and females, and ask them to write these down on the sheets of paper given. Then ask them to stick the words next to the appropriate pictures. If necessary, provide examples of characteristics in Appendix 1. 5. Ask the students to explain why they chose those characteristics. Reflection: At the end of the game, give the students room to self-reflect on the activity. Questions: Question and answer session a. b. c. d. e. What were your feelings while carrying out the activity? Do you agree with the characteristics for males and females? Why do we always associate those characteristics with either males or females? Are those characteristics always true for males and females? Why? Do some of the characteristics of males and females that you mentioned differ from the traditional perspective? f. What would you do if your classmates do not respect you or others because you or they are different? g. What are the ways to counter discrimination in our class or in our families? Appendix 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 124 Dependent on others Independent Sensitive Good at cooking Strong Weak Take care of their appearance Considerate Loyal Brave Difficulty in expressing feelings Intensely jealous Soft Good at business Religious