Stereotype and Predjudies

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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 |

Gender | Women are suppose to cook and do house work | Women are horrible drivers | Men are suppose to be doctors, not nurses |

Race | White men can’t jump | All Asians are smart | All Hispanics are illegal |

Sexual orientation | Only women are bisexual | Femine men are gay | Masculine women are lesbian |

Gender: http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/15910/1/List-of-Gender-Stereotypes.html

Race: http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-racial-stereotypes.php

Sexual orientation: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/stereotype-examples.html

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?

Positive aspects of stereotypes is that the stereotype itself is true. For instance, the stereotype that all Asians are good in math, is in fact true. This could help someone make the decision to have an Asian help them with their math homework if they needed a tutor. Or that all Jewish people are good with money. This stereoptype would help someone trust them with their money or finaces. Positive stereotypes can help someone land a job they wanted, regardless if the stereotype was true or not.

What are the negative aspects of stereotypes?

* A negative aspect is one that could back fire from the positive aspect. Asians could get tired of answering...