an evaluation of the debate

1. Film Evaluation Sheet
1. Can you give two examples from the film as to why people stereotype?
One of the reasons given as to why people stereotype other people was
the negative perception of youths, especially black youths, in London;
police, residents, government, media, parents and maybe teachers.
In the debate we talked about the London riots. In actually fact only 25%
of under 18s were prosecuted for committing an offense.
In the debate we also talked about how the police might stop and search
young black males more than any other race.
On the other hand, stereotypes can be justified. Stereotypes exist
because of actions of the people that have happened in the past. For
example, being at a bus stop and fearing a group of boys approaching you.
2. How does stereotyping damage people? Give one example from the
debate that we had.
Sometimes it might make people feel less secure because they have been
judged by society. It makes people feel like they have to fit into a certain
group.
3. What ways did you pick out as to how people stereotype one another?
Women are not physically and mentally as strong as men. People
stereotype others on the way they act, the clothes that they wear, the
slang might use etc.
4. How does society encourage stereotyping?
The media encourages stereotyping by making up stories that only focus
on the kind of group. For some more recent events then paper will put a
spin on the story o make it sound more negative than it actually is.
5. Can we ever stop stereotyping?

2. No, because people are always going to be in conflict with one another. It
is part of how society functions. People will always notice the differences
rather than the things we share.
6. How can we improve people’s attitudes towards one another?
We can remember that we are all human and that we are all equal. We
should also treat each other with respect. We are all the same.
Self and peerevaluation
Look at the evaluation criteria and decide the following:
1. How would you mark the arguments that you made?
Ok Good Very good Excellent
I believe I got my points across quite well and I argued my views and
opinions in the correct manor. I think I was quite clear and
understandable. However I recon there was some room for improvement
and I could of done even better.
2. Pick a person from the class that you thought did really well in the
debate and put their name here:
Michael Ijoma
How would you mark the arguments that they made?
Ok Good Very good Excellent
He did really well in contributing to the debate and discussion and
managed to express his views in a detailed yet clear way.
3. How could you improve your debating skills? Pick out three things that
the other person did well that you can do next time.
a)correct body language
b) louder voice
c)more detailed opinions