CH 1 UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY

How do I identify my bias?

What are some ways we can uncover our own biases? Start with yourself! Reflect on your own stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination. … Educate yourself. A few great resources: … Practice mindfulness. Pay attention to the thoughts and associations you have about people with different characteristics and identities.

Sometimes people make prejudiced comments in our presence. We are often not in a position to do anything about this because it is difficult to say something right then and there. Divide the class into groups and each group discuss what they could do in one of the following situations?

The Classmate needs to be advised not to do so. would stop him or her at the first instance. They would be asked to see her qualities of head and heart and not of her dirtiness. Advice. They would be asked not to do so.Now discuss this yourself in the class in groups.

What does the Constitution say with regard to equality? Why do you think it is important for all people to be equal?

Our Constitution provides that the state shall not discriminate against any citizen on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, or region. It is important for all people to be equal because only then our society would develop in the true sense of the term. It is our right to be treated equally. It is …

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How can the stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affects the life of a daughter? Imagine this situation and list at least Jive different effects that this stereotype can have on the way daughters get treated in the house.

The Stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affect the life of a daughter in the following ways: They are not properly cared for. They are not given preference for higher education. They are not allowed to attend/join schools. They are married early. They are not provided nourishing food. They are engaged early …

How can the stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affects the life of a daughter? Imagine this situation and list at least Jive different effects that this stereotype can have on the way daughters get treated in the house. Read More »