Assignment task:
Imagine writing a TV series about a character's struggles with navigating stereotypes and prejudice and exploring avenues for social change. Your job is to depict this character's journey, noting how constructing narratives for this show can parallel our own real-life socialization, and encounters with stereotypes and prejudices. (Approx 300 words)
Step 1: For Season 1 of the series, explore the stereotypes your character encounters. (Approx 75 words)
- Define stereotypes within the storyline and explore how they might emerge and persist.
- How does your character inadvertently embody or challenge these stereotypes?
- When and how does your character stereotype others?
Step 2: For Season 2, delve into the theme of prejudice. (Approx 75 words)
- Explain how prejudice may arise through socialization and stereotyping.
- How do these prejudices impact the life and relationships of your main character?
Step 3:
For Season 3, describe a pivotal moment when your main character realizes they can act against stereotypes and prejudices or do nothing. (Approx 75 words)
- How would this scenario unfold?
- What effect would it have on your character's perspectives and behaviors?
- How might inclusion and equity be realized for themselves and others?