Theme #5 Vocab & Methods to Promote Change

What is a "stereotype"?

• A factual and detailed analysis of a person's character.

• An oversimplified generalization about a person or group of people without regard for individual differences.

• A scientific method of categorizing individuals based on personality tests.

• A type of graphical representation used to organize data about people.

Can stereotypes be positive?

• Yes, all stereotypes are positive.

• No, stereotypes are always negative.

• Yes, there can be positive stereotypes, although they can have negative consequences.

• No, stereotypes can never be positive or negative.

What does sexism refer to?

• Equal treatment of all sexes

• Discrimination against people based on their age

• Discrimination against people based on their sex

• Advocacy for one particular sex

What does feminism advocate for?

• The advocacy of men's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

• The advocacy of children's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

• The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

• The advocacy of animal rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

What are the categories called that society uses to place individuals based on physical characteristics such as skin color, hair type, facial form, and eye shape?

• Ethnicity

• Nationality

• Race

• Social Class

On what basis does society categorize individuals into races?

• Language and religion

• Cultural practices

• Physical characteristics

• Place of birth

What is racism?

• The belief in the superiority of one's own race

• Discrimination against people based on a person's race

• A policy of segregation and political and economic discrimination

• The study of human races

What is the definition of Implicit Bias?

• A) A conscious preference for members of a particular group.

• B) The unconscious attitudes towards members of a group simply because of their membership in that group.

• C) A set of explicit rules that govern individual behavior in a group.

• D) The ability to understand and share the feelings of another group.

How do people acquire implicit biases?

• A) Through genetic inheritance

• B) By making a conscious decision to favor a group

• C) Through exposure to direct and indirect messages

• D) Through formal education and training

What can be a consequence of acting out of implicit bias?

• A) People are always aware that their actions are biased.

• B) Implicit biases are in direct alignment with a person's beliefs and values.

• C) People may not be aware that their actions are biased and these actions can conflict with their beliefs and values.

• D) Implicit biases have no real impact on actions or decisions.