Lesson Plans
Discrimination and Stereotypes Print

Introduction to Stereotypes
Purpose: To define stereotypes and related terms
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 30-40 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

A-B-C-Diversity
Purpose: To understand the implications of stereotyped thinking
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 30-40 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Addressing Discrimination
Purpose: To learn how discrimination feels and to identify strategies for combating it
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 65 minutes (Session can be broken into two 40-minute sessions)
Source: Creating Safe Space for GLBTQ Youth: A Toolkit

The Dangers of Discrimination
Purpose: To understand how discrimination feels
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 20-30 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Dealing with Discrimination
Purpose: To learn how discrimination feels and to identify strategies for combating it
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: Session 1: 40 50 minutes; Session 2: 40-50 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Gender Advantages and Disadvantages
Purpose: To increase awareness of gender stereotyping
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 44-50 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Hunting for Diversity
Purpose: To meet and learn about people from diverse backgrounds
Age group: 13-18 years old
Session 1: 15 minutes; Session 2: 30-45 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Media Messages and Stereotypes
Purpose: To explore media messages about diverse groups of people
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: Session 1: 15 minutes to introduce; Session 2:30-40 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Nontraditional Workers' Panel
Purpose: To learn about nontraditional occupations for women and men
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: Session 1:15 20 minutes; Session 2: 45 55 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

 
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