What is othering

It is natural for human beings to categorize ourselves based on similarities and differences

• True

• False

The categories we make and the meaning we give them are not natural but made by society

• True

• False

Check ALL that are true about the term "othering":

• it's a phenomenon in which some individuals or groups are seen as not fitting in

• it usually gives negative traits to the group that is "othered"

• it usually gives positive traits to the "in" group

• there is no way to reduce othering in society

One way othering benefits the in-group is

• It gives them a realistic view of themselves

• It helps them expand their horizons

• It creates group cohesion

• It makes them more attractive

This allows us to assume people of a group we label "other" are all the same

• oppression

• systemic racism

• in-group bias

• out-group bias

Kristen is white. She lives and works in a place where most people are Latinx, but almost all of her friends are white. Kristen loves Latinx people, culture, food, and literature. Therefore, Kristen's othering of Latinx people is NOT overt. Overt means:

• disgusting

• open or obvious

• secret or hidden

• harmless

A special kind of othering where you blame a person of group for the problems of the in-group is called

• oppression

• genocide

• in-group bias

• scapegoating