Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet

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Associate Program Material Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet Please complete the following exercises, remembering that you are in an academic setting and should remain unbiased, considerate, and professional when completing this worksheet. Part I Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each: • Race • Ethnicity • Religion • Gender • Sexual orientation • Age • Disability |Category |Stereotype 1 |Stereotype 2 |Stereotype 3 | |Race |Most Hispanics are gang related. |All Arabs come to America for tax |Most professional sports players | | | |free money and education. |are African American. | |Religion |Mormons have many wives. |Catholics have many children. |Muslims are terrorist. | |Gender |Woman’s place is in the kitchen. |Women are not as strong as men. |Only men can drive a motorcycle. | Part II Answer each question in 50 to 100 words related to those stereotypes. Provide citations for all the sources you use. What are the positive aspects of stereotypes, if any? I do not feel there are any positive aspects of stereotypes. I feel as is it a personal belief/myth about the way people perceive others. When speaking of stereotyping we should know the facts before making such a judgment. Example; saying white people are the most succefful that may not be true unless there is substantial evidence. Or Mexican’s is referred to as the hardest workers but working for the cheapest labor when in fact that may not be a true statement. What are

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