What does “ethnocentrism” mean?

Judging other cultures by your own standards

What’s a common stereotype about Americans?

All Americans are overweight and loud

How do movies contribute to stereotypes?

They sometimes exaggerate characters and cultures

Which is an example of implicit bias?

Unconsciously avoiding someone because of their background

Stereotypes are often:

Built from limited experiences, Created to celebrate cultures

What can help people move beyond stereotypes?

Listening and asking respectful questions

What’s one danger of believing stereotypes?

You miss out on individual experiences

Stereotypes are usually based on:

Media, assumptions, and generalisations

Which is an example of cultural appreciation (not stereotyping)?

Learning a culture’s language and history respectfully

Which statement is NOT a stereotype?

"Every culture has its own unique identity."

What is a cultural stereotype?

A fixed, oversimplified belief about a group

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Harmony Week 2025 - Cultural Stereotypes

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1
Which of the following encourages open-mindedness?
Watching global documentaries
Avoiding unfamiliar people
Believing your culture is best
Making assumptions
2
Which of the following is a stereotype?
"British people speak English."
"All British people love tea."
"Some people in Spain enjoy siestas."
"The UK is in Europe."
3
What does “ethnocentrism” mean?
Judging other cultures by your own standards
Believing all cultures are equal
Respecting other customs
Loving all music
4
What’s a common stereotype about Americans?
All Americans are overweight and loud
All Americans speak multiple languages
All Americans are diverse
All Americans are quiet
5
Which group has been stereotyped as "bad drivers"?
Teachers
Elderly people
Doctors
Teenagers
6
How do movies contribute to stereotypes?
They sometimes exaggerate characters and cultures
They always show facts
They show the full reality
They’re not influential
7
What is an example of a positive stereotype?
"All French people are rude."
"All Asians are good at math."
"All men are aggressive."
"All teenagers are lazy."
8
Which is an example of implicit bias?
Supporting a diversity club
Openly hating a culture
Joking about a group
Unconsciously avoiding someone because of their background
9
What is one way to challenge a stereotype?
Repeat the stereotype
Avoid diversity
Travel and meet people
Ignore other cultures
10
Which of these can help reduce stereotyping?
Making cultural jokes
Watching only one news source
Avoiding discussions
Reading diverse stories
11
Stereotypes are often:
Based on wide studies
Built from limited experiences
Encouraged by schools
Created to celebrate cultures
12
What can help people move beyond stereotypes?
Listening and asking respectful questions
Watching social media only
Judging quickly
Assuming you already know
13
What’s one danger of believing stereotypes?
You form real connections
You understand more cultures
You miss out on individual experiences
You become more curious
14
Why can stereotypes be dangerous?
They are always true
They promote empathy
They can cause discrimination
They lead to appreciation
15
Stereotypes are usually based on:
Facts from research
Media, assumptions, and generalisations
Personal stories only
Cultural traditions
16
Which is an example of cultural appreciation (not stereotyping)?
Using culture for entertainment
Learning a culture’s language and history respectfully
Wearing a culture’s traditional outfit as a Halloween costume
Mocking an accent
17
Which statement is NOT a stereotype?
"Africans live in huts."
"All Russians are cold-hearted."
"Every culture has its own unique identity."
"All Muslims are terrorists."
18
Why do positive stereotypes still cause harm?
They encourage learning
They are jokes
They build confidence
They ignore individuality
19
What is a cultural stereotype?
A language spoken in a country
A fixed, oversimplified belief about a group
A traditional dance
A legal rule
20
What term describes treating someone unfairly due to stereotypes?
Equality
Discrimination
Humor
Tradition

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