Chapter 4.3 Pigeon-holing people

• Maatschappijleer
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

What do you think pigeon-holing means?

Pigeon-holing=

Hokjesdenken

'All blondes are unintelligent' is an example of a

1. Value
2. Stereotype
3. Feminine culture

Stereotype=

An exaggerated, predefined impression of a group of people.

What do you think the danger of having stereotypes is?

Dangers 

It can lead to prejudice and discrimination.

Prejudice: judging someone before getting to know them.

Give examples of where discrimination occurs in the NL

Where does discrimination occur?

-On the street

-Social media 

-Job market

-In education

-Criminal investigations

Test yourself 

Discover your hidden bias. What do you see?

Test from the United Nations

Task: Fill in what answer comes up first whilst looking at the image. There is no right or wrong. 

Goal: Become aware of your hidden bias

What do you see?

Professor

Refugee

Extremist

A grandfather

What do you see?

Tech genius

Drug addict

Social worker

Sister

What do you see?

Model

Student

Thief

A son

What do you see?

Economist

Trafficking victim

Immigrant

A granddaughter

What do you see?

Docter

Taxi driver

Human rights activist

An uncle

What do you see?

Athlete

Nurse

Drug dealer

Cousin

The end of the test

Think about your responses

Were you suprised/shocked about your own responses?

Yes

No

A little bit

Were you suprised/shocked by the responses of your class mates?

Yes

No

A little bit

What have you learned about your own bias towards certain people?