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Stereotypes and their impact

Stereotypes and their impact. Disability Studies Infusion Project. Take out a piece of paper…. Write down the following: THREE things that are TRUE about you ONE thing that is a LIE about you Goal: to make your lie the most outrageous yet believable. Next…. Count off by 8’s

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Stereotypes and their impact

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  1. Stereotypes and their impact Disability Studies Infusion Project

  2. Take out a piece of paper… • Write down the following: • THREE things that are TRUE about you • ONE thing that is a LIE about you • Goal: to make your lie the most outrageous yet believable

  3. Next… • Count off by 8’s • Find your partner • Tell them your four statements • Did they figure out your lie?? • THEN…introduce your partner and their four statements to the class. See if class can figure it out as well!

  4. Let’s Start With: Who is Dr. Kat? • I am an avid motorcyclist and have two bikes • I have an older sister, who is a golf trainer, used to train Annika Sorenstam, and is the only female trainer on the PGA tour allowed in the men’s clubhouse • I ate frosted flakes at an Inn in Germany when I was 2 years old • I have a Red Sox tattoo on my left shoulder blade (GO SOX!)

  5. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION OF ME?

  6. Where was I born? • Am I married? If so, for how long? • Do I have children? If so, how many? • What is my favorite kind of food? • What organized sports/physical activity do I participate in or have participated in? • Am I a good role model within my profession?

  7. First impressions are critical! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wunHDfZFxXw

  8. Stereotypes • Stereotypes are assumptions that are made about a person or group’s character or attributes, based on a general image of a particular group of people

  9. Let’s Play…1 versus 100! • Describe some common stereotypes for the following: • Teenagers • Computer Programmers • People from New York

  10. What do most people come up with? Teenagers • Lazy • Rebellious • Irresponsible • Disrespectful • Defiant • Egocentric • Focused on trivial things Computer Programmers • Socially inept • Nerdy • Wear pocket protectors • Quiet • Dry humor People from NY • Pushy • Rude • Bad drivers • Funny accent • Snobs • In a rush

  11. What is missing? Teenagers • Lazy • Rebellious • Irresponsible • Disrespectful • Defiant • Egocentric • Focused on trivial things • Active • Tech savvy • Compassionate Computer Programmers • Socially inept • Nerdy • Wear pocket protectors • Quiet • Dry humor • Good problem solvers • Very smart • Committed People from NY • Pushy • Rude • Bad drivers • Funny accent • Snobs • In a rush • Live exciting lives • Persistent • Protective & loyal

  12. Impact of negative stereotypes • Avoided socially • Persecuted/harrassed • Discriminated against • Ostracized • Denied opportunities • Ignored

  13. Where do stereotypes come from? • Personal experiences • Family • Peers • Media portrayal • How are characters with a disability represented? • Many of these characters are portrayed as: • Victims • Villains • Bitter war veterans • Innocent and child-like

  14. “When you see a person with a disability, presume competence”-Kathy Snow, Disability is Natural, 2001

  15. Thank you for participating in the WCU-Temple Disability Studies Infusion project! Any questions or comments?

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