Confronting Dangerous Stereotypes: January 17, 2018

Focus: What power do 19th century stereotypes hold?

(Shortened Class Period)

1. Warming up by testing your pre-existing background knowledge on 19th century stereotypes

• Turn to the Ethnic Notions reflection sheet on page 19 in your blue packet.

• Or, if you'd prefer to type, click here, make a copy, and save in your folder.

• What do you already know about these stereotypes?

2. Viewing an award-winning documentary and understanding the underlying dangers of black stereotypes

• Warning of graphic image 20 and 22 minutes in, after "offense to civilization" and watermelon images.

• Skip from 26 to 42 min.

3.  Discussing historical stereotypes in small groups/as a class (if time allows)


HW:
Finish responding to the questions at the bottom of your Ethnic Notions reflection sheet if yo did not finish in class.

If you're feeling stuck, here are some links that might help get you thinking:
Comments on Michelle Obama
2016 Prison Statistics
Aunt Jemima and other Commercial Objects
Little Black Sambo (look at what it's used for and the comments underneath)
Tom and Jerry cartoon and discussion of Amazon warning
Children's Songs with Racist Histories