Racism Havo 4

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Peanut butter, jelly and racism

Today's goals

After this lesson, you can ...

... explain what implicit bias is.

... talk about the link between implicit bias and racism.

... talk about your own experiences regarding implicit bias.

... express your own opinions about implicit bias.

Racism

“The belief that people’s qualities are influenced by their race and that the members of other races are not as good as the members of your own, or the resulting unfair treatment of members of other races.”

What is bias?

Implicit

Explicit

"Boy, I'm thirsty."

"Could you pour me a cup of tea, because I’m thirsty. But I don’t feel like pouring my cup myself.” 

Importance

• It is important to be aware of the biases you have in order to address it. 
  
• Implicit bias can lead to discrimination and racism.
  
• (Unfortunately) It is part of our lives and our world so we have to talk about it.

Answer the questions about this video.

You have 5 minutes, after that we will discuss the answers.

You can work together in groups of 2/3 (with people sitting next to you)

• Answer the questions about this video. Write them down!
• You have 5 minutes, after that we will discuss the answers.
  
• You can work together in groups of 2/3 (with people sitting next to you)
  

Answer the questions:

1. What is implicit bias?

2. How is implicit bias different from racism?

3. How does implicit bias lead to discrimination like racism?

4. What do implicit bias or racism have to do with peanut butter and jelly?

Discuss in groups of 2/3

1. What’s an example of implicit bias that you have experienced, witnessed or heard about? 

2. Can you think of any biases you have (had)?

What’s an example of implicit bias that you have experienced, witnessed or heard about? 

Can you think of any biases you have (had)?

Followed By a Police Officer

1. What happened to Riley and what was his response?

2. What is your personal reaction to this story?

3. How was Riley prepared for his encounter with the police officer?

3. Why does Riley say that in his community, a police officer is usually seen more of a threat than a friend?

4. What impact do you think his needing to “prepare” has on him?

You can find the text in Teams: Bestanden 

What is one thing you have learned today?

Finished!

Well done, you have finished today's lesson.

You have learned about implicit bias and racism. 

See you next lesson!