Chapter 3 - A wachting

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 4

English around the world

What does stereotypical mean?

Think of 5 stereotypical English things.

Think of 5 stereotypical American things.

Think of 5 stereotypical Dutch thing.

What does prejudice mean?

Think of 5 prejudice things (in English)

What is a stereotypical British house, clothing and food?

Stereotypical

A stereotype is a simplified image of a group of people. Often, one characteristic is zoomed in on. The media, like films, TV, news, and social media can strengthen a stereotype. Stereotypes are often based on:

– cultural background (last name / religion)

– what someone looks like / racism

– gender (man or woman) or sexual preference

– age

Prejudice:

Stereotypes are linked to prejudice. A prejudice is an opinion you have about someone without knowing them well.

Everyone has prejudices. You learn prejudices through your upbringing, the media, and your surroundings. Prejudices and stereotypes can lead to discrimination. This is why it is important to unlearn your prejudice. You can do this by meeting a lot of people and groups, by informing yourself and always taking a critical look at your own judgments.

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1. Which group is represented in the video?

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2. Which characteristics are being zoomed in on?

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3. Do you think the comedian gives a realistic view of these characteristics? Explain your answer.

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3. Do you think the comedian gives a realistic view of these characteristics? Explain your answer.

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1. Which group is represented in the video?

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2. Which characteristics are being zoomed in on?

After watching

Discuss the questions with a classmate:

When do jokes about stereotypes go too far? When does it stop being funny? Is this the same for everyone? How can you show that a stereotype is not true?

Exercises

Do exercise 8 in your book or on your laptop.