WorksheetsTalking about race and racism
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 8mins
(a) bias exists when people unconsciously hold attitudes toward others or associate stereotypes with them.
The (a) law was a state law passed in the South that established different rules for blacks and whites.
A property manager doing more criminal background checks on African Americans then Caucasians. This is an example of:
implicit bias
stereotyping
racism
all of the above
A sign in the window of an apartment building reads: "Whites Only" is explicit bias.
True
False
__________ is an exaggerated belief, image, or distorted truth about a group or person—a generalization. based on images in mass media or reputations passed on by others.
bias
stereotype
hierarchy
stigma
Check all the following examples of stereotypes
all blondes are unintelligent
Jews are greedy
All white Americans are obese and lazy
Girls are not good at sports.
The consequences of stigma can be serious and devastating. Check all the examples.
social rejection
not seeking treatment
violence
confidence
How comfortable are you talking about race/ racism?
I would rather not talk about race/racism
I am very uncomfortable
I am sometimes comfortable
I am very comfortable
What did you take away (learn) from this discussion about stereotypes and racism?
