Stereotypes+RR2


 * 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.**

A. What do you understand by the term "stereotype"? What is the definition?
 * Assignment ** : - Copy the info below. Paste it on a wiki page that you create called ** Stereotype //initials//. **
 * Stereotype is a general assumption made because of one's race or ethnicity.

B. View a story about stereotypes: The Good Samaritan Then discuss
 * 1) Are stereotypes new?
 * 2) No, stereotypes have been around since before Jesus's time.
 * 3) How do you think stereotypes come about?
 * 4) Stereotypes probably came around when people from different races began to have the same traditions.
 * 5) Do we only create stereotypes of people we fear or distrust?
 * 6) No, we also have a stereotype that asians are very smart, which isn't hurtful to them.
 * 7) Do stereotypes ever have any truth in them?
 * 8) Some stereotypes might be partly true, but you still probably shouldn't stereotype somebody.

C. View the info on the links below. Detail both positive and negative representations.
 * Choctaw Nation helped Ireland during 1847 famine
 * This article tells us that the Choctaw sent a large donation of money to ireland, giving the Choctaw a positive review.
 * How Squanto became a Thanksgiving Symbol
 * The article tells us that Squanto was positive because he introduced the pilgrims of Plymouth to the neighboring Native Amercans by his knowledge in English.
 * Time to do away with the Redskins labels
 * This article has negative response because the Redskins are being sued because their name us offensive to Native Americans.
 * School mascots blamed for escalation of stereotypes
 * This article has a negative overall response because they are talking about how school mascots offend Native Americans and create a bad stereotype.
 * Indian Mascot PSA
 * The Indian Mascot PSA video has a negative response because of the offensive symbols that are supposedly idian like.

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?
 * I would make the mascot a foam, 4-leaf clover because of our name, the irish.

E. What is the mascot of the high school you will attend next year? Explain how does it represents the school?
 * The mascot of Tampa Catholic High School is the crusader. It represents the schools strength and spirit, as well as our hard work and dedication to make the mascot.