Making society fairer

Students understand how a democratic system means the law can make society a fairer place.

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Relevant SEAL outcomes

33: I can see the world from other people’s points of view…

39: I can communicate effectively with others, listening to what others say as well as expressing my own thoughts and feelings…

Topic Aims

Programme of study for key stage 3 Citizenship

1.1 Democracy and justice

1: Participating actively in different kinds of decision-making and voting in order to influence public life.

2: Weighing up what is fair and unfair in different situations, understanding that justice is fundamental to a democratic society and exploring the role of law in maintaining order and resolving conflict.

3: Considering how democracy, justice, diversity, toleration, respect and freedom are valued by people with different beliefs, backgrounds and traditions within a changing democratic society.

4: Understanding and exploring the roles of citizens and Parliament in holding government and those in power to account.

Learning Outcomes

Students understand how a democratic system means the law can make society a fairer place.

Introduction

In this lesson students will look at the way the law tries to make society a fairer place for everyone to live in.