The document discusses perceptions of gender roles in society, prompting students to reflect on their views of various professions and activities associated with boys and girls. It encourages dialogue on societal norms and challenges students to think critically about stereotypes and how they can effect change. The conclusion references Gandhi's quote, emphasizing the importance of being proactive in creating a more inclusive world.

1. The Trouble with Sameness
Grades 3 - 5
Colorado Academy
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2. Picture a…
quickly visualize who comes to mind when you
think of the following:
• Police Officer
• House Cleaner
• Fire Fighter
• Babysitter/Nanny
• Mechanic
• Doctor
• Teacher
• Garbage Picker-Upper
• Scientist
• Basketball Player
• Singer
• Model
• Criminal
• Dancer
• Construction Worker
• Lawyer
• Receptionist
• Nurse
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3. Let’s compare!
• What similarities do you see?
• Why do you think so many
people think so similarly?
• If someone DIDN’T see what
most people saw, why was
that, do you think?
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4. Details, Details
• Turn to nearby neighbors and talk
about all the things you have been
told, what you have seen, or what you
have read about what girls are, what
they like, what they don’t like, what
activities do they do, what they wear,
what they become when they grow up,
etc.
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5. Details, Details
• Turn to nearby neighbors and talk
about all the things you have been
told, what you have seen, or what you
have read about what boys are, what
they like, what they don’t like, what
activities do they do, what they wear,
what they become when they grow up,
etc.
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6. How Did We Get There
From Here?
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7. How Do We Do It To
Ourselves?
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8. What It’s Called in Adult World
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9. How Do We Stop It?
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10. “Be the change you wish to
see in the world.”
Gandhi
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11. Have a Great Day!
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