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Jeunesse et antisémitisme contemporain

Les élèves réfléchissent à l'antisémitisme actuel rencontré en ligne et sur les campus des universités, et ils explorent des exemples de jeunes qui s'y opposent.

Grade

Sixième–12

Language

French — FR

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English — US

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This resource is intended for educators in France. Cette ressource est destinée aux enseignants en France.

About This Lesson

In this multi-day lesson, students explore ways that young people experience, and stand up to, antisemitism. It draws from recent research on antisemitism in the United States and across Europe and focuses on two examples: a young person in Sweden who is committed to standing up against antisemitism and xenophobia, as well as a student who spoke up against antisemitism at the University of Birmingham (UK) and then was attacked online.

Essential Questions

  • What is antisemitism and how is it visible in the world today?
  • What impacts does antisemitism have on individuals and communities?
  • How have young people stood up and spoken out against antisemitism?
  • Why is confronting antisemitism, racism, and other forms of bigotry and stereotypes everyone’s responsibility?

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to define and recognize antisemitism.
  • Students will understand the persistence of antisemitism, as well as how they might recognize it in the world today. 
  • Students will be able to identify ways that they can play a role in creating inclusive, compassionate classrooms and communities.

Materials

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Résumé

La leçon explore l’antisémitisme au sein de la jeunesse. Elle s’inspire de recherches récentes sur le sujet, en citant deux exemples, en particulier : une étudiante qui, après avoir protesté contre l’antisémitisme à l’université de Birmingham (Royaume-Uni), s’est fait attaquer en ligne, et un jeune homme qui a décidé de lutter contre l’antisémitisme et la xénophobie en Suède.

A Note to Teachers

Before you teach this lesson, please review the following guidance to tailor this lesson to your students’ contexts and needs.

Before you discuss painful topics like antisemitism with your students, it is important to establish community norms for nurturing a brave space. Take time to consider with your students what a reflective classroom can look and sound like. If you have not established a classroom contract, we recommend doing so before teaching this lesson. If you have established a classroom contract, be sure to review it with the class before beginning the lesson.

In Activity 2 students use the concept of the universe of obligation to analyze the actions of a person who stands up against antisemitism. If your students are unfamiliar with this concept, consider reserving an extra class period to introduce it before you begin these lessons. Our Universe of Obligation lesson, reading, and handout can provide a foundation on which to explore both historic and current topics that include the “we and they” dynamic.

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Jeunesse et antisémitisme contemporain

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