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

|Category |Stereotype 1 |Stereotype 2 |Stereotype 3 |
|Race |All Mexicans are illegal. |All Asains are bad drivers. |Blacks are good at all sports. |
|Gender |Women are bad drivers |Men are dirty. |A woman can’t work the same jobs |
| | | |as a man. |
|Disability |Disabled people are sick. |Someone with a disability should |Disabled people will not have a |
| | |be treated special. |fulfilled life. |

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? There is no positive aspects of stereotypes in any form because judging others by sterotypes is wrong and gives people the wrong ideas about a group of people baised on looks. There is no positives in grouping people all into one category and leaving no room for individuality.

What are the negative aspects of stereotypes? There