A stereotype is an over-generalized belief about a particular group of people. There are many kinds of stereotypes but the most common ones are those to do with nationality, religion, age, and gender. Using stereotypes is a way to simplify our social world and they can help us to respond quickly to situations because we may have had a similar experience before. But one disadvantage is that it makes us ignore differences between individuals and we may judge a person without even knowing anything about them.
American Stereotypes
- Do you think you can distinguish Americans from people from other countries? If so, how? _____________________
- What are some different features of Americans that set them apart from other countries?_____________________________________
- Are Americans generous?
- Do Americans like to drink?
- How would you describe the typical American clothes/fashion?
- Are they soft-spoken? Why or why not?
- Overall would you say most Americans are pessimists or optimists?
- If you see some people out at a restaurant is there any quick way to tell they are Americans?
- Watch Video! QUESTIONS. SLIDES
- What do you think after watching the video?
- What do you think people would say about English?
“Don’t Judge a book by its cover”
Vocabulary
| Nouns | Adjectives | Verbs |
| Stereotype Generalisation Characteristics Assumption Ethnicity | True False Same Different Fair Preconceived | Generalise Assume Categorise
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💬Nationality Stereotypes
How accurate do you think these stereotypes are?
💬Conversation Questions
- What do people think of when they think of your country?
- Do you think the stereotypes about your country are true or false?
- Do you know of any stereotypes about British people?
- What are some stereotypes you know about women?
- What are some stereotypes about men?
- Where do we learn these gender stereotypes?
- What stereotypes exist about people who are blonde?
- Do you think some stereotypes are true?
- What are the advantages of making a stereotype?
- What are the disadvantages of making stereotypes?
- What are stereotypes and how do they affect people’s lives?
- What stereotypes exist about religion?
- Can you think of any historical events that were influenced by stereotypes and biases?
- How do people learn to make stereotypes? How might they unlearn them?
- How can the media (newspapers, television, movies) help to reduce stereotyping?
- What can an individual do to help reduce bias and stereotyping?
- 🗣🗣🗣 Oral mediation Task
- ORAL SKILLS: MEDIATING PICTURES AND GRAPHS
- https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/c1-writing/describing-graph-trends-over-time
- CTE Spanish Stereotypes, Cloze text. modified
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/jan/26/spanish-stereotypes-we-have-mondays-too
- 👀 READING EXTRA
- Oral mediation. The worst nationalities
- ________________________________________________________________
- 👉OPTIONAL WRITING. Choose one of the topics below and write an opinion essay. 175-200 words.
Writing Prompts for Structure:
- Introduction: Present a stereotype and its prevalence.
- Argument 1: How it negatively impacts individuals/society.
- Argument 2: Evidence/examples of changes or challenges to it.
- Conclusion: Offer a solution or call to action to combat the stereotype.
Do traditional gender roles influence students' subject choices (e.g., STEM for boys, arts for girls)?
Should schools do more to challenge gender stereotypes?
2. Workplace Equality and Gender Roles
Are gender stereotypes the primary reason for unequal pay?
Do modern workplaces reinforce or dismantle gender stereotypes?
Are gender stereotypes the primary reason for unequal pay?
Do modern workplaces reinforce or dismantle gender stereotypes?
3. Media Representation and Gender Stereotypes
Do movies, TV shows, or advertisements perpetuate outdated gender roles?
How can the media better represent diverse gender identities and roles?
Do movies, TV shows, or advertisements perpetuate outdated gender roles?
How can the media better represent diverse gender identities and roles?
4. Gender Stereotypes in Parenting
Are parenting roles (e.g., fathers as breadwinners, mothers as caregivers) outdated?
Should society encourage shared parental responsibilities to combat stereotypes?
Are parenting roles (e.g., fathers as breadwinners, mothers as caregivers) outdated?
Should society encourage shared parental responsibilities to combat stereotypes?
5. Gender Stereotypes and Toys/Marketing
Do toys and marketing campaigns reinforce gender roles in children?
Should companies stop gender-targeted marketing for products?
Do toys and marketing campaigns reinforce gender roles in children?
Should companies stop gender-targeted marketing for products?
6. The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Mental Health
How do societal expectations based on gender affect mental health?
Are men under greater pressure to conform to stereotypes like "emotional toughness"?
How do societal expectations based on gender affect mental health?
Are men under greater pressure to conform to stereotypes like "emotional toughness"?
7. Cultural Differences in Gender Stereotypes
Are gender stereotypes stronger in certain cultures? Why?
How do global movements challenge these stereotypes?
Are gender stereotypes stronger in certain cultures? Why?
How do global movements challenge these stereotypes?
8. Sports and Gender Stereotypes
Are gender-specific sports categories limiting opportunities for athletes?
Should we challenge stereotypes about physical ability and gender in sports?
Are gender-specific sports categories limiting opportunities for athletes?
Should we challenge stereotypes about physical ability and gender in sports?
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