Problem
Each of the videos depicts a different aspect of how we deal with people who may be perceived as 'other' because of the color of their skin, their religious or ethnic background, or their age. Try to identify stereotypes expressed, assumptions made about the 'other' that are being expressed, and behavior that is being enacted on the bases of these faulty stereotypes or biased assumptions. Please answer the following questions with these issues in mind, citing concepts from our reading when applicable:
A. Identify stereotypes expressed in each situation. Making reference the the various components of stereotypes and stereotyping in our reading this week, explain in what ways these are stereotypes.
B. How are the stereotypes handled by those who are affected? In what ways are the stereotypes harmful? In what ways are the stereotypes hurtful?
C. What does our reading have to say about how might we find out if any of the bias expressed is legally actionable at work? In other words, what more would we have to know to determine if the conduct is discriminatory or simply wrong but probably not illegal?
D. What strategies do you observe in each of the videos for confronting the bias, correcting he stereotypes, or otherwise managing intolerance for diversity? Which strategy do you believe is most effective? Why? Which strategy is least effective? Why?