Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet
Please complete the following exercises, remembering that you are in an academic setting and should remain unbiased, considerate, and professional when completing this worksheet.
Part I
Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each:
Race
Ethnicity
Religion
Gender
Sexual orientation
Age
Disability
Category
Stereotype 1
Stereotype 2
Stereotype 3
Sexual Orientation
Men who get manicures are homosexual.
Gay Partners do not make good parents.
If your gay you are not be a good Christian,
Gender
A woman will not make a good President.
Video Games are made for men.
Women do not know how to drive.
Ethnicity
African American’s are good at basketball.
Asian people are highly intelligent.
Middle Eastern own gas stations.
Part II
Answer each question in 50 to 100 words related to those stereotypes. Provide citations for all the sources you use.
What are the positive aspects of stereotypes, if any?
What are the negative aspects of stereotypes?
Part III
Answer each question in 50 to 150 words related to those stereotypes. Provide citations for all the sources you use.
Define stereotypes and prejudice. What is the difference between stereotyping and prejudice? Use examples to illustrate the differences.
What is the relationship between stereotyping and prejudice?
What can be done to prevent prejudice from occurring?
Associate Program Material
Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet
Please complete the following exercises, remembering that you are in an academic setting and should remain unbiased, considerate, and professional when completing this worksheet.
Part I
Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each:
Race
Ethnicity
Religion
Gender
Sexual orientation
Age
Disability