1. Stereotypes Introduction to Socialization with Racism

2. Definitions - Stereotypes • Simplified traits given to a person or specific group • Believe that all people with a similar characteristic are the same • Can shape thinking about people and situations rather than see everyone as a unique individual • Often based in history

3. Definitions - Prejudice • Refer to internal thoughts, feelings,, attitudes, and assumptions about a group • Relates to our own ideas about the social group they belong to • Occurs when value is added to a stereotype • Everyone has prejudices, we deny them because society tells us they are bad

4. Definitions - Discrimination • Actions based on prejudices against other social groups or individuals • Examples: ignoring, avoiding, excluding, jokes, threats, violence • Learned from our own social groups

5. Why are Stereotypes Bad? • They don’t encourage success • Can lead to bullying from a young age – picking on people because of characteristics can lead to more severe bullying • Can lead to lives full of hate or fear depending on whether you are the victim or the propagator

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7. Most Common Types of Stereotypes - Racial Grouping an entire race together according to general opinions or observations Example: all black people are good athletes

8. Most Common Types of Stereotypes - Gender Profiling people according to there gender as a male or female Example: all girls like pink, and all boys like blue

9. Most Common Types of Stereotypes - Cultural General assumptions about cultures or countries as a whole Example: all Canadians live in igloos and say “eh”

10. Most Common Types of Stereotypes - Group/Individual Grouping of people according to traits (cliques) Most often seen in schools Example: Preps, Jocks, Goths, Skaters, etc.

11. Most Common Types of Stereotypes - Sexual In relation to sexual orientation and how people act Example: homophobia

12. Extreme Situations • Racism – believe a certain race is better than another, based on a person’s prejudices and aren’t reasonable • Homophobia – fear or hatred of people because of their sexual orientation or gender identification

13. How do you stop stereotypes?

14. Fighting Stereotypes – HOW? • Be aware of them and actively try to change • Think before you act towards another person • Think of people as an individual rather than part of a group • Affirm self worth (victims) so comments won’t effect them as much • Look to role models for guidance • Watch language used to describe situations