Total Defence

How do we prevent stereotyping?

• Put yourself in others’ shoes

• Develop empathy for others

• Educate yourself about other races, religions, gender, etc

• Advocate your friends who are stereotyping

Which of the following can be stereotyped?

• Language

• Race

• Gender

• Religion

Nationality can also be sterotyped.

• True

• False

Why should we stop stereotyping?

• Pushing stereotypes can hurt the feelings of others

• Stereotypes are helpful

• Stereotypes give joy to others

• Stereotypes are good for society

A stereotype is an easy way to know someone better

• True

• False

Which of the following are examples of stereotypes?

• Muslims are terrorists

• Asians are good in math

• Christians are homophobic

• All of the above

Which of the following are examples of gender stereotypes?

• Men cannot cry

• Women cannot drive

• Men don't talk about their feelings

• Women have to do all the housework

What are the causes of stereotypes?

• Stereotypes are created from people’s experiences

• Over-simplification of experiences

• Not trying to know others' background well enough

• Making assumptions about others

Removing stereotype is important for a society's harmony.

• True

• False

Tackling stereotype is part of which pillar of Total Defence

• Military

• Economic

• Civil

• Psychological

• Social