This article from the University of Texas at Austin website (http://www.utexas.edu/features/2008/stereotypes/) shows how kids are affected by stereotypes at an early age. Discriminatory thought patterns crop up very early, it would seem. Questions for thought:
- What is it about these kids' behavior is rational in today's world? Is any of it rational?
- What might have made more sense in the earlier times of humankind?
- How can we break any non-rational behavior down and move toward a society of equals?
- Should activists use their votes to elect someone in a minority group in hopes that it will lead to breaking down of stereotypes instead of focusing on issues?
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