The Impact of Stereotyping and Discrimination on Self-Respect
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
5.ICR.1.3
Explain the impact of
stereotyping and discrimination on
other people’s self-respect and feelings.
Stereotype
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A form of prejudice
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An oversimplified opinion
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A widely held (but often inaccurate)
belief about a particular person or
thing
•
Prevents us from seeing people as
individuals
•
May cause us to reject someone
without really knowing them
Discrimination
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Treating someone unfairly because he or
she is different
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May be the result of stereotypes
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May be part of bullying behavior
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Hurts the self-esteem and feelings of
others
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Prevents healthy relationships
Tolerance
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Being open-minded
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Accepting others
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Avoiding prejudices
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Appreciating differences
Be a Tolerance Advocate
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Appreciate that we have
more in common than
we have differences
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Realize we are all
different in some ways
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Look for what is positive
in others
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Stand up for others
How to Become Tolerant
If we could look into
each other’s hearts and
understand the unique
challenges each of us
faces, I think we would
treat each other much
more gently, with more
love, patience,
tolerance, and care.
Marvin J. Ashton
Stereotyping and discrimination can have damaging effects on individuals' self-esteem and feelings, hindering the ability to see them as unique individuals. By promoting tolerance and advocating for acceptance, we can combat these harmful behaviors and foster positive relationships based on understanding and respect.
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T 5.ICR.1.3 Explain the impact of stereotyping and discrimination on other people s self-respect and feelings.
Stereotype A form of prejudice An oversimplified opinion A widely held (but often inaccurate) belief about a particular person or thing Prevents us from seeing people as individuals May cause us to reject someone without really knowing them
Discrimination Treating someone unfairly because he or she is different May be the result of stereotypes May be part of bullying behavior Hurts the self-esteem and feelings of others Prevents healthy relationships
Tolerance Being open-minded Accepting others Avoiding prejudices Appreciating differences
Be a Tolerance Advocate Appreciate that we have more in common than we have differences Realize we are all different in some ways Look for what is positive in others Stand up for others hate
How to Become Tolerant If we could look into each other s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care. Marvin J. Ashton
