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Leave Taking: an intersectional analysis

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupls complete an intersectional analysis of 'Leave Taking'. They first learn about intersectionality, and then apply it to 'Leave Taking'. They look at 1980s Britian, matriarchy, male characters and Black British experiences before writing an essay about coming of age in the play.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Leave Taking: an intersectional analysis

In this unit, pupls complete an intersectional analysis of 'Leave Taking'. They first learn about intersectionality, and then apply it to 'Leave Taking'. They look at 1980s Britian, matriarchy, male characters and Black British experiences before writing an essay about coming of age in the play.

7 lessons
  1. The presentation of Black British experiences in Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'
  2. The presentation of the matriarchy in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'
  3. Understanding intersectionality in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'
  4. Planning an essay about coming of age in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'
  5. The presentation of the male characters in Winsome Pinnock's in 'Leave Taking'
  6. In what ways is ‘Leave Taking’ a social commentary on 1980s Britain?
  7. Using context in a 'Leave Taking' essay about intergenerational conflict