1. The document discusses stereotyping and provides examples from a debate about the 2011 London riots. It notes that only 25% of those under 18 were prosecuted for offenses, and that black males are often stopped and searched by police at higher rates than other groups. 2. Stereotyping can damage people by making them feel judged by society and like they have to fit into predefined groups. It was discussed in the debate how this impacts how secure people feel. 3. Ways people stereotype others mentioned include by age, color, actions, clothing, and slang used. The media is also said to encourage stereotyping through one-sided stories and spinning events negatively.

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 is
because of their age and colour. This is proven by the negative perception
of youths, especially black youths, in London; the police, residents,
government, media, parents and maybe teachers.
In the debate we talked about the London riots. In actual 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
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 boy approaching you.
2. How does stereotyping damage people? Give one example from the
debate that we had.
Sometimes it might 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 because of the way they act, the clothes that they wear, the
slang they might use etc.
4. How does society encourage stereotyping?
The media encourages stereotyping by making up stories that only focus
on one kind of group. For some more recent events then papers will put a
spin on the story to make it sound more negative than it actually is.

2. 5. Can we ever stop stereotyping?
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
2. Pick a person from the class that you thought did really well in the
debate and put their name here:
How would you mark the arguments that they made?
Ok Good Very good Excellent
3. How could improve your debating skills? Pick out three things that the
other person did well that you can do next time.
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