University of Illinois
University of Illinois: The Chinese Experience: 19th Century American Ideas
The activities in this lesson explore the treatment of the Chinese in the 19th century and the role the media played in shaping people's response to the Chinese community.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Understanding Stereotypes
This lesson will open students' eyes to hurtful stereotypes by making them examine their beliefs. This is a three-day lesson that includes whole class and small group activities, critical thinking questions, suggested resources and...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Examining Race, Class, Ethnicity, and Gender in the Media
Contains plans for five lessons that teach students how to recognize and avoid stereotyping in media. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and...
PBS
Pbs: Arab Americans: In the Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks on the u.s.
Enlightening students can sometimes be difficult, and this lesson tries to make it easier. In this lesson students will be asked about Arab Americans and about issues such as stereotyping.
Other
Family Law Center: Gender Bias in the Family Courts
This paper focuses on the subject of gender bias against men in reference to gaining custody of children in the Canadian Family Court system. The article does a good job at defining the bias and presenting examples of the myths and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Gender in Culture: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that some cross cultural conflict may arise from different cultures' assignment of gender roles and traits. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Gender in Culture."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: What Is Cultural Competency?: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the concept of cultural competency. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "What is Cultural Competency?."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Attribution Bias: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the concept of attribution bias. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Attribution Bias."
Quizlet
Quizlet: Chapter 5: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Review the concepts and vocabulary terms related to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Includes a list of terms and definitions, and a variety of activities including flashcards, a spelling activity, a quiz, and games.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 429: The Mismeasure of Man
Read about the work of Louis Agassiz and Samuel Morton, who tried to quantify humans into racial stereotypes. This article is a transcript of a radio broadcast.
