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Sexism and the Presidential Election

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This Sexism and the Presidential Election lesson plan also includes:

Sexism and the Presidential Election (.html)
How Sexism Will Influence the 2020 Election
USA Today: "Are Most Women Who Run for President Unlikable? Asking Is Sexist, Yet Many Voters Agree"
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Young historians investigate how sexism impacted the 2020 United States presidential election. They examine media coverage of the six women candidates, engage in a four-corners debate reacting to statements about gender and the presidency, and read a USA Today article about sexism in politics. To conclude the lesson plan, scholars craft an argument essay that reveals their stance on the ideas they have studied.

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Concepts

presidential elections, gender bias, sexism, women's history, women's history month, stereotypes, presidential campaigns, presidential candidates, argumentative writing, persuasive arguments, prejudice, discrimination

Instructional Ideas

Have groups investigate the media coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris

Classroom Considerations

The lesson was published before the 2020 presidential election
Requires copies of the USA Today article and the essay graphic organizer

Pros

The plan is comprehensive, carefully scaffolded, and includes detailed directions

Cons

None

Common Core

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