Challenging Stereotypes

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• Special Education

Challenging Stereotypes

Hangman

Recap question - for what reasons can people face discrimination?

What words do you think of when you see this picture?

Who can be firefighters?

Males

Females

Both

None

What type of person is this?

You can only be a dentist if you clean your teeth twice a day.

True

False

Unsure

What type of person is this?

You can't be a gardener if you are not good at art

Agree

Disagree

Unsure

Who can be a hairdresser?

1. Only females
2. Only males
3. Anyone
4. No-one

Bricklayers can only be men

Agree

Disagree

Not sure

Watch video on Jigsaw

What examples of sterotypes were shown in the video?

How did the video make you feel?

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What can we do to challenge stereotypes?

How can we challenge stereotypes?

Stereotypes can be challenged by self-reflection, confronting them directly when you hear them, and promoting positive and diverse representations in media and education. You can also challenge stereotypes by engaging in open conversations, building relationships with people from different backgrounds, and using inclusive language. 

Have you ever felt stereotyped?

Yes

No

Not sure

How true are the following statements?

Young people are always on their mobile phones and cannot talk face to face.

Agree

Disagree

Not sure

Students who attend independent schools are rich

Agree

Disagree

Not sure

Boys are better at sports

Agree

Disagee

Not sure

Young people who wear hoodies and hang around in groups are going to cause trouble.

Agree

Disagree

Unsure

Is the following statement stereotypical?
'All girls want to do is talk about hair and make up'

1. Yes
2. No
3. Not sure

Is this a stereotypical view?
People who wear glasses are intelligent.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Not sure