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 |Black people are only in gangs |Black people are thieves and can’t|Hispanics don’t understand |
| | |be trusted. |American culture. |
|Religion |Christians think they are better |All Muslims are terrorists |Atheists are bad people. |
| |than everyone. | | |
|Sexual orientation |Gay guys are child molesters |Gay guys want every guy they see. |Gay guys talk with a feminine |
| | | |voice. |
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 cannot think of many positive aspects for having stereotypes. The only positive aspect of having stereotypes that I can see is if the stereotype is positive in itself. An example of this would be that all blondes are attractive. In this event this could help someone's self-esteem and not make...
