Stereotypes and Predjuice 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 |Blacks are good at sports | Hispanics are illegals |All middle easterners are | | | | |terrorists | |Gender |Women can’t drive very well |Men like sports more than women |Women are weaker | |Religion |Muslims are all violent |Jews are cheap |Mormonism is a cult | 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? There is no such thing as positive stereotyping, although the thought behind it may be positive such as blacks are good at sports it is not always true and can effect a persons thought about the whole race. What about the blacks that are not good at sports, because they are stereotyped to be good at sports it can leave them wondering what is wrong with them and why they are not. It sets up for disappointment because of general expectations of a group. What are the negative
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