Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet
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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 |
|Religion |Fanatical Christians |Islam extremists |All mormons are poligamists |
|Gender |Men should never cry |Women can be in power because of |Pink is for girls |
| | |their periods | |
|Age |As you get older you cannot learn |Older people are not as sharp as |Old people are not interested in |
| |new things |younger people |sex |
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?
Some stereotypes have been found to have a positive view of certain groups by other minority groups, Asian Americans are admired for “placing a high value on intellectual and professional achievement” and “having strong family ties”, Hispanic Americans “take deep pride in their culture and work hard to achieve a better life” (R.Schaefer, 2012), African Americans “have made a valuable contribution to American Society and will work hard
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 |
|Religion |Fanatical Christians |Islam extremists |All mormons are poligamists |
|Gender |Men should never cry |Women can be in power because of |Pink is for girls |
| | |their periods | |
|Age |As you get older you cannot learn |Older people are not as sharp as |Old people are not interested in |
| |new things |younger people |sex |
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?
Some stereotypes have been found to have a positive view of certain groups by other minority groups, Asian Americans are admired for “placing a high value on intellectual and professional achievement” and “having strong family ties”, Hispanic Americans “take deep pride in their culture and work hard to achieve a better life” (R.Schaefer, 2012), African Americans “have made a valuable contribution to American Society and will work hard