Episode 33 – Stereotypes: People say “Don’t stereotype!” But this is impossible because stereotypes are a natural part of our mental and social functioning. Join Joseph Shaules and Ishita Ray as they explore the cognitive complexity of stereotypes, including the difference between innocent and aggressive stereotypes—differentiation and otherizing. We also hear from Emre Seven, Daniel Glinz and Zeina Matar about the challenges and occasional pleasures faced by cultural bridge people navigating a world full of stereotypes. 

Materials included:

  • Episode Overview:
    A summary of the episode content, a link to play the episode, a list of key themes
  • Opening Discussion: Discussion activity focused on a short clip from the episode.
  • Key ideas and insights are introduced using quotes from the episode, together with comprehension and discussion questions. Ideas/insights covered include:
    • What are stereotypes?
    • Stereotypes are natural
    • Innocent vs aggressive stereotypes
    • Stereotypes are a fork in the road
  • Deep Understanding: Provides more detailed information about the psychology behind the key ideas and insights. It includes episode quotes and comprehension questions.
  • Digging Deeper: Introduces discussion questions based on quotes and clips from the episode. This section helps learners connect themes to their experience.
  • Testing and further activities: The slide set contains comprehension questions based on clips from the episode. These can be used to create quizzes. Discussion questions can be used for interactive activities and presentations.