Diversity Worksheet

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 not trustworthy |Whites are economically savvy |Asians are very educated |

|Religion |Jews marry within the family |Muslims are terrorists |Catholic priests are child |

| | | |molesters |

|Ethnicity |Jews are shrewd |Mexicans work for cheap |Indians live in teepees |

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 can’t think of any stereotypes that can be considered positive. However, there are many stereotypes that people don’t take serious, but they are stereotypes all the same. For example, stereotype such as rich people have wonderful lives, blonds have more fun and Asians get straight A’s.

What are the negative aspects of stereotypes?

Stereotypes may provide a point of view based on some evidenced truth, but it is usually limited and biased. One of the negative aspects of stereotypes is that you make an assumption about someone without giving them a chance. Many are...