Play this video – reading
The Sneetches (5:30):
Go back to the words on the
board – here are the actual definitions:
A STEREOTYPE
is an oversimplified generalization about a person or group of people without
regard for individual differences. Even seemingly positive stereotypes that
link a person or group to a specific positive trait can have negative
consequences. (examples: physical/social
differences, attitudes, abilities, likes/dislikes, etc.)
PREJUDICE
is pre-judging or making a decision about a person or group of people without
sufficient knowledge. Prejudicial thinking is frequently based on stereotypes.
Class Discussion:
1.
How did The Sneetches show
stereotyping and prejudice?
2.
Was it fair to treat the
other kind of Sneetches differently?
3.
What kinds of stereotypes
or prejudices have you seen at Indian Hills? (don’t use names!)
4.
Have you ever felt
excluded? Explain the situation and how you felt.
5.
What is the difference
between prejudice and a legitimate reason for not liking someone? (Possible
example: Not liking someone because they don’t have red hair shows a prejudice.
However, not liking someone because you don’t have anything in common is pretty
normal.)
When we talk about
diversity, we often hear about TOLERANCE or ACCEPTANCE. Tolerating someone is
being ok with them at a distance… but ACCEPTANCE is being willing to include
them in your world.
Acceptance goes a step beyond tolerance. If a sign of tolerance is a feeling of “I can live with X (behavior, religion, race, culture, etc.),” acceptance moves beyond that in the direction of “X is OK.” You can tolerate something without accepting it, but you cannot accept something without tolerating it.
Acceptance goes a step beyond tolerance. If a sign of tolerance is a feeling of “I can live with X (behavior, religion, race, culture, etc.),” acceptance moves beyond that in the direction of “X is OK.” You can tolerate something without accepting it, but you cannot accept something without tolerating it.
Quick class discussion:
What are some ways to show ACCEPTANCE here at Indian Hills?
This week, we challenge you
to find a way to accept and include others who are different from you.
