Activity on Stereotypes and Prejudices

Instructions

1

Write (on the board, on a cardboard, etc.) the following statements :


a) Girls are better in languages than boys.
b) Seniors are not able to use a cell phone.
c) Tall people run faster.
d) Boys love science more than girls.

2

Ask participants what they think of these statements. they think of these statements.

3

Now individuellement, individually or in a team of 2 or 3 people, ask students to answer the following questions::

a) What is a stereotype?
b) What is a prejudice?

4

You may discuss together and share definitions. Write on the board or on a card the key elements of their answers. Next, refer to the glossary to record the definitions and make connections with the key elements. mentioned by participants.