1. To understand ideas about equality. To define:
Prejudice Discrimination Stereotype
To know examples of each.

2. ARE HUMANS EQUAL?
In pairs, write one or two examples of inequality in the world...Are they examples of:
PREJUDICE?
DISCRIMINATION?
OR STEREOTYPING?

3. FOR EXAMPLE...
The following are all common stereotypes or prejudices that can cause discrimination.

4. ARE ALL LESBIANS ‘BUTCH’?

5. NO..IT’S A FORM OF STEREOTYPING

6. Are all black teenagers in baseball hats gang members?
PREJUDICE

7. Christine Ohuruogu
India Arie
Kele Le Roc – MOBO award winner

8. SHOULD WOMEN BE PAID LESS THAN MEN?
Hope they’re not still doing this in 2014 !!!
Discrimination

9. With your partner.. Write a definition of: PREJUDICE...
DISCRIMINATION...
STEREOTYPE...

10. STEREOTYPES
fixed impressions, exaggerated or preconceived ideas about particular social groups, usually based solely on physical appearance.
PREJUDICE a. An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts. b. A preconceived preference or idea. DISCRIMINATION unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

11. Why can stereotypes lead on to worse things....?
BECAUSE THEY CAN BE...
-The foundation for prejudice and discrimination.
-Obstacles in getting to know others for whom they are, versus who we think they might be.
-Stereotypes are unfortunately learned at a young age, and they remain, as most mental models do - untested, unchallenged, confused with reality. Common sources of steretoypes include parents, other family members, educators, peers, media, etc.

12. Write an example of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination and answer these questions...
Where do you think these prejudices come from in society? What results may occur from holding these attitudes?
What do YOU think about these examples?

13. What other forms of inequality can you think of?
Discuss in pairs and see how many you can find...then tell me where this inequality stems from?

14. What about.....
What are the roots behind these inequalities?

15. Are all old people useless?
AGEISM.....

16. Should women fight?

17. What is beauty?

18. What does ‘able’ mean?

19. CHALLENGE
Can you name any people who have challenged a stereotype or prejudice and what effect it has had on their own or others’ lives.
Why were they motivated to do this?