ste·reo·type

ste·reo·type

plural ste·reo·types

[count] : an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online. Web. 06 May 2011. <http://www.merriam-webster.com/>.

ste·reo·typesomething agreeing with a pattern; especially : an idea that many people have about a thing or a group and that may often be untrue or only partly true

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Profession Stereotypes

Librarian

P.E. Teacher

Racial and ethnic stereotyping

From the Office “Diversity Day”Michael Scott has many ludicrous Ideashttp://www.tbs.com/video/index.jsp?oid=156488&eref=sharethisUrl

Gender StereotypesDifferences between Men and Women

On Friends

http://youtu.be/iGoC8FTLKSI

Webb's enduring understandings

You are More than a stereotypeIntegrity is a cornerstone of a flourishing life and communityLearning is an enjoyable and ongoing process

Respect for self and others are essential to a harmonious societySelf-discipline and autonomy are essential to success

Each person has unique gifts and capacities and a responsibility to develop themEach person shares the responsibility and honor of serving others

Respecting Differences Unites Us“To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.” Unknown

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” Maya Angelou