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Assumptions
Think of a time when you were working on the job or in school and a supervisor or faculty
member assumed something about you that was not accurate.
What was the topic of the conversation?
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What was your reaction(s)?
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What emotion(s) did you feel?
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Was it appropriate to address the subject with you? Why?
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If yes, what question(s) would have been more appropriate and less assuming to ask?
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Gender Stereotyping
Did you know that your gender identity develops as a child and with that identity you
acquire gender-role stereotypes?
Gender-role Stereotypes
are beliefs about the
characteristics and behaviors that are appropriate for boys and girls. All societal groups
have expectations of acceptable behavior based on gender. Parents, siblings,
extended family members, friends, religious affiliation, magazines, television, social
media, and other social influences construct these norms from early childhood.
Overtime, we assume these stereotypes as part of our identity.
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