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STEREOTYPES

STEREOTYPES. Embracing the World’s Diversity while Recognizing Differences. What is a STEREOTYPE? Are they a GOOD or BAD thing? WHY do we have stereotypes? WHERE do they come from?. STEREOTYPES. Definition: a mental printing plate; a canned mode of thought about a specific subject.

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STEREOTYPES

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  1. STEREOTYPES Embracing the World’s Diversity while Recognizing Differences

  2. What is a STEREOTYPE? • Are they a GOOD or BAD thing? • WHY do we have stereotypes? • WHERE do they come from? STEREOTYPES

  3. Definition: a mental printing plate; a canned mode of thought about a specific subject STEREOTYPES

  4. Are stereotypes a PROBLEM in our society? …Why or why not? STEREOTYPES

  5. Kernel of truth: • The Stereotypesthat correspond to the comparatively greater presence of the stereotypic trait in the target group than in other groups. KERNEL OF TRUTH

  6. YOUR TASK • Create a Powerpoint on the common stereotypes of a specific subject (Race, Socioeconomic group, political party, clique, etc.) • MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • 5-10 slides • Photos of the group • List of positive stereotypes (x5) • List of negative stereotypes (x10) • Kernel of truth hypothesis (3-5 sentences) • Your thoughts on the consequences of these stereotypes STEREOTYPES

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