It is in human nature to use labels or categories to describe other people; these labels can be based on the way people dress, look, talk, behave, etc. People are inclined to make assumptions about things in the world they live. But they also tend to label groups of people they do not know well enough.
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How can you explain the existence of such cartoons ? What do you think they express? Do the activity below in pairs.
In your notebook, write similar sentences for the rest of the cartoons from the previous page and compare them with your partner.
Use the openings below to justify your ideas (opinions).
In my view,..., From my point of view,..., To my mind, ..., I reckon...,
I guess..., I feel..., If you ask me..., Frankly speaking..., To be honest (with you)..., As far as I'm concerned...,
A stereotype is a public belief |
about a social group or an individual. |
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Stereotypes are often confused |
with prejudices. |
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Almost every culture or race |
has a stereotype. |
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Stereotypes can lead to |
discrimination. |