Understanding ideas of youth and education in Dharker's 'A Century Later'
I can explain how Dharker presents youth and education in 'A Century Later' particularly within the context of gender disparity within education across the world.
Understanding ideas of youth and education in Dharker's 'A Century Later'
I can explain how Dharker presents youth and education in 'A Century Later' particularly within the context of gender disparity within education across the world.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- ‘A century later’ explores the fight that many women have faced across the world for education and equality.
- Dharker references Wilfred Owen's 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' which lamented the loss of the youth during the war.
- Dharker references activist Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban in Pakistan.
Keywords
Resistance - the refusal to accept or comply with something
Optimistic - hopeful and confident about the future
Disparity - a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair
Murmur - a softly spoken or almost inaudible utterance
Swarm - a large group of people all moving together
Common misconception
The right to education is the same all around the world.
There are many places in the world where girls specifically have to fight for the right to education.
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You will need access to a copy of the AQA World and Lives anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
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Adult supervision recommended
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