Understanding Bias, Privilege, Racism and Allyship Through an AFL Lens

Understanding Bias, Privilege, Racism and Allyship Through an AFL Lens

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Sport
  • ...

In this thought-provoking unit, students will explore important social issues such as bias, privilege, stereotypes, and racism within the context of the AFL and AFLW. Through collaboration with Collingwood Football Club, students will analyse real-world examples, including the club's Do Better report, to understand how language influences perceptions of individuals and groups in sport.

By critically engaging with these themes, students will develop the tools to challenge bias, recognise privilege, and use inclusive language to support a more equitable and respectful community. This unit will also help students explore their role in creating an inclusive society, particularly through the lens of allyship.

Tune In

Students will assess how language can affect perceptions and relationships. Through the lens of AFL/AFLW, they will explore their own beliefs and values. 

  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Understanding Bias

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Exploring Privilege in AFL

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Sport

Find Out

Students will reflect and explore the impact of stereotypes and racism on individuals and marginalised minority communities.

  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

The Impact of Stereotypes

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Understanding the Impacts of Racism

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Sport

Take Action

Students will connect with the concept of allyship using visual literacy and digital tools to develop empathy and reflect on their own experiences.

  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

How Can We Do Better?

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
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