prejudice and privilege_ equity conf 2016

Privilege and Prejudice's Impact from the College Classroom

The Equity within the Classroom ConferenceOakland University

Troy Marriott03.15.16

A’Kena LongBenton, ABD, EdSWayne State University akenalong@gmail.com

As minorities, we all have stories of being a victim of prejudice. Yet, how aware are we of our own subconscious prejudice behaviors towards others?

Workshop Abstract

Brace yourself and come prepared to laugh, cry, or become angry as we explore prejudice scenarios (http://goo.gl/5bBfRI ) and learn how to effectively respond to them (http://goo.gl/AJtWYS ).

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Don't think that a minority can be privileged in any way? Grab your coat and come and take the Privilege Walk (http://goo.gl/STsp4V ) with us.

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You will be surprised at the results. As students and professors, we unknowingly take our prejudice mindsets into the classroom, and they unfortunately impact our classroom experiences.

D. Meadow’s student teacher scenario

At the conclusion of this session, the presenter will have participants take a college counseling-based prejudice, bias, and hate quiz (http://goo.gl/lI9Zni ) to assess their own behaviors.

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Parallel-constraint-satisfaction theory (Kunda & Thagard, 1996) impression of an individual can sometimes be

dramatically changed by the addition or subtraction of a single piece of information

Research Theories

developmental intergroup theory (Bigler & Liben, 2006) Examines how stereotypes and prejudice are formed

and controlled among children.

Furthermore, Ward (2004) asserted that “frequent exposure to stereotypical images of Blacks as lazy, unintelligent, and criminal will lead viewers of all races to believe that these attributes characterize Blacks in the real world” (p. 285).

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Why do people discriminate?

What happens when you judge someone based on how they look?

Should all people—regardless of race, ethnic background, religion, gender, disability or socioeconomic status—have the same opportunities to apply for and be hired for jobs?

Thought-provoking Questions

What would you do if you knew a restaurant in your town gave people certain jobs because of the color of their skin?

Should businesses be allowed to hire based on an image or message they are trying to promote?

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http://goo.gl/lI9Zni

Prejudice, Bias, and Hate Quiz

http://www.understandingprejudice.org/pdf/roleplay.pdf?logged=true

Role-playing Exercise (2000)

http://www.socialpsychology.org/action/pdf/effectiveness-top2010.pdf?logged=true

Effectiveness of Role-playing Research Study (2010)

http://www.prejudicenoway.com/downloads/Y3_handout_8.pdf

Biased Scenarios Handout

http://s.spachman.tripod.com/Argument/discrim_scenarios.htm

Scenarios on Discrimination

http://www.tolerance.org/supplement/discrimination-menu-high-school

Ambercrombie and Fitch experience

Questionable Hiring Practices

http://goo.gl/AJtWYS

Effectively Responding to Racism

10 Wads of Paper Have participants line up in rows. Shoot for the basket.

How did you feel to make it or not? To be in the front row? To be in the back row?

Privilege Activity

http://goo.gl/STsp4V

Privilege Walk

http://goo.gl/lI9Zni

Prejudice, Bias, & Hate Quiz

Characteristics that we discriminate against: Fat people Short men Ugly people Acne-faced people Bald or short-haired women Outspoken women Big-nosed women Flat-chested women Quiet people Bubbly women Tall women Flat booty women

Closing Thoughts