Prejudice in the U.S. Ms. Bellen NSJHS

What is your definition of prejudice? To form any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable about another person Usually an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, especially of a hostile nature, regarding a racial, religious, or national group

Prejudice in Literature The Outsiders Speak The Diary of Anne Frank Flowers For Algernon Can you name any other stories not on this list? Name the novels, plays, or short stories that we’ve read that showed examples of prejudice. How did prejudice affect the lives of these characters? How did it impact the outcome of the story?

Examples of Prejudice The Outsiders - Ponyboy and the other Greasers experience social prejudice. (ex. Court system) Speak - Melinda is mistreated by others because of rumors and miscommunication. Diary of Anne Frank – Anne, her family, and millions of others face intolerance and ethnic cleansing by Hitler and the Nazi party. Flowers for Algernon - Charlie is treated unfairly, called names, and made fun of by his co-workers and by society because of his limited intellectual abilities. Others…

What examples of prejudice (stereotyping) exist in society? People who wear glasses are intelligent All African-Americans excel in sports Individuals with blonde hair are dumb People of Asian decent are excel in math Athletes, such as football players or cheerleaders are dumb Teenagers are lazy

Where does prejudice come from? It is something they learn from their parents (grandparents, guardians, etc.) Friends Some may apply the actions of one individual to a group (example: all teenagers are lazy) They may feel superior to others Other reasons

Does prejudice have to exist in society?

How can we resolve prejudices in society? We can start by using the steps of the PPA: Step 1: Define the ProblemDefine the Problem Step 2: Gather the EvidenceGather the Evidence Step 3: Identify the CausesIdentify the Causes Step 4: Examine an Existing PolicyExamine an Existing Policy Step 5: Develop Policy SolutionsDevelop Policy Solutions Step 6: Select the Best SolutionSelect the Best Solution (Effectiveness vs. Feasibility)

What are ways to eliminate prejudice in our society? In groups of four, try and list ways in which we can eliminate prejudice in our society Eliminate means to abolish, to get rid of, disregard

Imagine a society without prejudice….. HOMEWORK: In your Writer’s Notebook, please write a one page response about what our society would be like without prejudice. Use your imagination and creativity !