Stereotypes+HA

A. What do you understand by the term "stereotype"? Come up with a definition.

B. View a story about stereotypes: The Good Samaritan Then discuss
 * 1) Are stereotypes new? No they are not new. They have been around forever and ever and ever.
 * 2) How do you think stereotypes come about? When people just don't like another race or are unjust
 * 3) Do we only create stereotypes of people we fear or distrust? No
 * 4) Do stereotypes ever have any truth in them? Yes.

C. View the information on the links below. Detail both positive and negative representations.
 * The Ransom of Red Chief
 * How Squanto became a Thanksgiving Symbol
 * Time to do away with the Redskins labels
 * School mascots blamed for escalation of stereotypes
 * Indian Mascot PSA

D. If we were to develop a mascot for Incarnation Catholic School, what would the mascot be? How would he/she be dressed?
 * leprechaun mascot
 * dressed in green leprechaun suit

E. What is the mascot of the high school you will attend next year? Explain how does it represents the school? I am going to Alonso High School and their mascot is the Ravens. It represents the school because a raven represents intelligence, unity and uniqueness which is what they want their school to represent.