What is a stereotype?

What is an example of a stereotype?

What are 3 ways stereotypes can be formed?

How can stereotypes be unfair or negative?

• They help everybody feel included and respected

• The make sure everyone is treated the same way

• They can lead to people being judged unfairly without knowing them

• They always tell the truth

Which of the following is a good way to challenge stereotypes?

• Only make friends with people who are similar to you.

• Believe everything you hear about a group of people.

• Ask questions and learn more about people who are different from you.

• Avoid talking to people who are different from you.

Which of these is a positive effect of challenging stereotypes?

• Everyone feels included and respected

• People are left out

• Only some people get a chance

• It makes people feel sad

Finish this sentence: A negative effect stereotyping could have is that children could grow up thinking that...

What is a good way to learn about someone’s abilities?

• Ask them and get to know them

• Guess based on their clothes

• Listen to stereotypes

• Only talk to people who look like you

Which of the following is an example of a gender stereotype?

• Girls and boys can both play soccer

• Only boys are good at maths

• Everyone should try their best in school

• People enjoy different hobbies

Write an example of a gender stereotype (hint: boys/girls should...)