Second Class Citizen Lesson Plan

Second Class Citizen includes misogynistic perspectives, gender oppression, domestic violence, racial discrimination, and adult language. It will be helpful to preface reading the book with a discussion about these topics. In particular, take time to discuss the ways gender equality is viewed across cultures and the ways it has progressed since the time this book was written in the 1970s. Domestic violence plays a significant role in the novel as well, so including a discussion about this before reading the book is crucial. Be aware that this might be a triggering topic for some students and ensure the classroom provides a safe space to talk about it. Finally, major themes in this book...