Stereotypes+PP


 * Student will be able to: **
 * 1) **define stereotype**
 * 2) **describe stereotypes in the time of Jesus**
 * 3) **compare and contrast negative and positive and neutral stereotypes.**


 * Assignment ** : - Copy the info below. Paste it on a wiki page that you create called ** Stereotype //initials//. **

A. What do you understand by the term "stereotype"? What is the definition? Answer: A stereotype is a general belief about a certain race or culture. Stereotypes are generally wrong, as they commonly only apply to a small portion of a culture.

B. View a story about stereotypes: The Good Samaritan Then discuss
 * 1) Are stereotypes new? No, stereotypes have been around since Jesus's time.
 * 2) How do you think stereotypes come about? I think people made stereotypes about anyone or any culture they didn't fully understand.
 * 3) Do we only create stereotypes of people we fear or distrust? Not necessarily, people make plenty of stereotypes about friends as well.
 * 4) Do stereotypes ever have any truth in them? Stereotypes are usually true but not to a very broad group. They generally only apply to a small group of people withing that culture.

C. View the info on the links below. Detail both positive and negative representations. Positive: This is very positive because through the Choctaw's actions they grew closer to their former enemy. Negative: This can also be negative as they may have only done it to get some kind of ally to fight America.
 * Choctaw Nation helped Ireland during 1847 famine

Positive: In many ways he strengthened the bond between the first English settlers and the Native Americans. Negative: In later years Squanto abused his ability to speak English by threatening fellow Native Americans.
 * 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? How would it present ICS?

E. What is the mascot of the high school you will attend next year? Explain how does it represents the school?