Why is gender even a thing? To answer that, we’re going back to our three sociological paradigms and how each school of thought approaches gender theory. We’ll look at the structural functionalist view that gender is a way of organizing...

In which John Green teaches you about Homer's Odyssey. If it was Homer's If Homer was even real. Anyway, that stuff doesn't really matter. John teaches you the classic, by which I mean classical, epic poem, the Odyssey. The Journey of...

Laura Bates discusses the impact of patriarchy on rape allegations

Pupil outcome: I can explore how the patriarchy is presented in William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, focusing on the openings of Act 1 and Act 2. Key learning points: - Athens is a patriarchal society. - Egeus has the right...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Shakespeare presents the character of Egeus in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, including considering relevant context. Key learning points: - ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ was first performed to an Elizabethan...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the importance of the Book of Esther and how she can be seen as both a victim and a victor in her story. Key learning points: - The Book of Esther was written at a time when many Jews were living in exile as...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Priestley uses Mrs Birling’s character to explore the impact of gender and class expectations. Key learning points: - Arguably, Priestley uses the characters to critique the flaws of gender and class...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how three key themes (love, power and disorder) are explored in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Key learning points: - A theme is an important idea in a text that is explored in a number of different ways. - As...

The three waves of feminism represent different time periods during the 19th and 20th centuries’ struggle for political, social, and economic gender equality. Feminism is a political and social movement or ideology that strives for...

This video explores a more complex reading of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," highlighting the sections that reveal desires outside of traditional pairings and the homoerotic subtext. The discussion includes the relationships between the...

This video delves into Act 4 of Othello, focusing on themes of masculinity and the destructive impact of patriarchal structures. We examine how gender roles and expectations influence the characters' actions and lead to tragic outcomes,...

In this video, we delve into Act 4, Scene 2 of Othello, highlighting the destructive power of patriarchy on both men and women. We explore how Othello's growing mistrust and Iago's manipulation further complicate the characters'...

The three waves of feminism represent different time periods during the 19th and 20th centuries’ struggle for political, social, and economic gender equality. Feminism is a political and social movement or ideology that strives for...

The U.S.’s first female Secretary of State used her collection of brooches to get her point across when meeting with foreign leaders, a practice that became known as “Pin Diplomacy.”

Join us as we delve into Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" and uncover the pervasive theme of patriarchy woven throughout the narrative. In this discussion, we explore how the power dynamics and societal structures of Shakespeare's...

In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.

Present at the Stonewall Uprising of 1959, pioneering transgender activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy lived through the HIV/AIDS epidemic to fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States and beyond.

A pioneering suffragette and free thinker, Ernestine Rose was way ahead of her time. Described as the “first Jewish feminist”, she used her voice to campaign for women’s rights and improve the lives of millions.

At a time when many women in the United States were campaigning for greater rights, Beverly LaHaye raised her voice for traditional values. An expert activist and founder of Concerned Women for America, today she is admired and reviled...

Afong Moy is believed to be the first Chinese woman to step foot on U.S. soil and her presence sparked an American fascination with Chinese culture, but her experience in the United States was far from welcoming.

The first female justice in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 191-year history, Sandra Day O’Connor succeeded in a man’s world by never letting sexism stand in her way.

One of the most recognisable justices on the U.S. Supreme Court - Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her career fighting for women’s and civil rights, helping to change the United States of America for the better.

As a queer Black lawyer, poet and civil rights activist, Pauli Murray understood how our different identities can overlap to create multiple levels of discrimination. Her groundbreaking work in championing equality for all helped change...

Join us for a detailed lesson on the Context of Virginia Woolf’s iconic essay, ‘A Room of One’s Own’. Learn how history, culture, and Woolf’s personal circumstances had a direct impact on her exploration of key themes in the essay: Male...