A Short Summary On Stereotyping
Judge Not…..
Lisa Rickman
Stereotyping often leads to prejudice and bigotry, left unchecked leads to dehumanization which in turn can lead to discrimination, isolation, and violence.
Introduction
I. “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can sometimes kill you.”
II. Today I hope to convince you to change your way of thinking about people that are different from you, to toss aside engrained prejudices and to do your part to ensure a better future for all.
III. I have lived 46 years on this Earth, watching numerous atrocities occur across the globe to innocent people who did nothing more than be born.
IV. Dehumanization is the psychological process of demonizing a perceived enemy, making them seem less than human and hence not worthy of humane treatment. …show more content…
Stereotype yourself. What typical stereotype do you fall under?
B. Our thought processes need an overhaul.
1. Always see someone through considerate, respectful eyes.
2. Do not for any reason, describe a person using a stereotype, even in your mind.
3. Give them a backstory. Who are they? Where did they come from? What’s their favorite color? C. Try this short exercise:
1. Describe me to someone, without using race, sex, age, or any physical attributes, use only words that describe my character.
2. We must practice promoting equality in all humans, in order to promote a viable future for all. What’s the lesson today?
Conclusion
I. Children learn what they live, but they don’t have to be slaves to those ideals throughout their lives. II. Stereotyping often leads to prejudice and bigotry, left unchecked leads to dehumanization which in turn can lead to discrimination, isolation, and violence.
III. 1. I have shared a small part of stereotyping and dehumanization in our history. 2. I’ve also give you some examples of stereotyping in our present. 3. I have given you tips on how we can have a better future with your
Lisa Rickman
Stereotyping often leads to prejudice and bigotry, left unchecked leads to dehumanization which in turn can lead to discrimination, isolation, and violence.
Introduction
I. “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can sometimes kill you.”
II. Today I hope to convince you to change your way of thinking about people that are different from you, to toss aside engrained prejudices and to do your part to ensure a better future for all.
III. I have lived 46 years on this Earth, watching numerous atrocities occur across the globe to innocent people who did nothing more than be born.
IV. Dehumanization is the psychological process of demonizing a perceived enemy, making them seem less than human and hence not worthy of humane treatment. …show more content…
Stereotype yourself. What typical stereotype do you fall under?
B. Our thought processes need an overhaul.
1. Always see someone through considerate, respectful eyes.
2. Do not for any reason, describe a person using a stereotype, even in your mind.
3. Give them a backstory. Who are they? Where did they come from? What’s their favorite color? C. Try this short exercise:
1. Describe me to someone, without using race, sex, age, or any physical attributes, use only words that describe my character.
2. We must practice promoting equality in all humans, in order to promote a viable future for all. What’s the lesson today?
Conclusion
I. Children learn what they live, but they don’t have to be slaves to those ideals throughout their lives. II. Stereotyping often leads to prejudice and bigotry, left unchecked leads to dehumanization which in turn can lead to discrimination, isolation, and violence.
III. 1. I have shared a small part of stereotyping and dehumanization in our history. 2. I’ve also give you some examples of stereotyping in our present. 3. I have given you tips on how we can have a better future with your