This lesson explores the topic of misogyny in today’s media, with a focus on Netflix’s series Adolescence, written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne. Designed to be delivered over 1–2 lessons, this detailed and ready-to-use PowerPoint encourages critical thinking, discussion, and reflection.
 
The lesson includes:
 
An interactive starter on what makes a good or bad listener
An introduction to misogyny with a short knowledge test on gender-based violence
Analysis of recent news headlines highlighting misogyny in society
Exploration of Adolescence and how the character’s misogynistic attitudes may have been shaped by various influences
Exploration of misogyny in different media forms: music, social media, gaming, and film/TV
A group task involving students creating three realistic solutions to tackle misogyny in one of these areas
Reflection questions to consolidate learning and encourage personal reflection