Racial Stereotypes & Things

Teachers can reduce stereotypes by being inclusive.

• False
• True

What is race?

• A person's biological or physical heritage

• Race is a result of individual choices.
• The cultural or non-physical heritage of a person

• a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

A racial stereotype is

• a harmless joke or stereotype about a particular racial group
• a neutral and unbiased observation about a particular racial group
• a scientifically proven fact about a particular racial group
• a depiction of an race/ethnicity based on troupes and cliches

Why are racial stereotypes harmful in education?

• Racial stereotypes perpetuate biases, reinforce inequality, and limit opportunities for marginalized groups.
• Racial stereotypes promote diversity and inclusion in education.
• Racial stereotypes have no impact on educational outcomes.
• Racial stereotypes help students understand different cultures.

What is a way to reduce racial stereotypes in the classroom?

• Implementing strict disciplinary measures
• Promoting diversity and inclusivity through curriculum and teaching materials.
• Ignoring the issue and hoping it goes away
• Encouraging students to embrace their race/ethnicity and defy the stereotypes attributed to them

Which is NOT a racial stereotype on Asian people?

• They are a model minority.

• They are the forever foreigner.

• Asians are from diverse backgrounds.

• They eat dogs

A stereotype is the same thing as a racial stereotype.

• True

• False

Why are racial stereotypes harmful?

• Racial stereotypes promote understanding and acceptance.
• Can negatively impact a student's performance in school

• Reduces a person to their attributed stereotypes

• Can perpetuate discrimination and inequality.