OVERVIEW + CONTEXTFor many people, stereotypes can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss. OID’s Student Diversity and Inclusion Programming Unit took note of this and decided to address the touchy subject in a hands-on activity.
Inspired by the popular TV game show Jeopardy, the students engaged their peers in three rounds of Stereotype Jeopardy.
This fun and engaging format allowed participants to test their knowledge of stereotypes in a disarming way.
A debriefing was held at the conclusion of the game to address comments, questions and concerns.
A total of 18 students and three alumni from the College took part in the program.
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Survey Results Of th e 21 stu d e nts in atte n d a n ce at th i s eve nt , 19 ch os e to com p lete th e s u r vey a d m in iste re d fo l lowin g th e a ct iv i ty. A n a s s e s sme nt o f th os e re s u l t s ca n b e fou n d on p a ge s 4 - 18 o f th i s re p ort .
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Survey Question 1I am a…
o CofC Student
o CofC Faculty
o CofC Staff
o CofC Graduate
o CofC Trustee
o CofC Alumni
RESULTS
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Student
Faculty
Staff
Trustee
Alumni
Question 1: CofC Affiliation
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Survey Question 2I am…
o African American
o Hispanic/Latino
o White
o Multi-ethnic
o Native American
o Asian American/Pacific Islander
RESULTS
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African American
Hispanic/Latino
White
Multi-ethnic
Native American
Asian American/Pacific Islander
Question 2: Ethnicity
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Survey Question 3I found out about today’s even through…
o Social Media
o Word of Mouth
o A Flyer
o Email
RESULTS
Social Media 26%
Word of Mouth 37%
A Flyer 7%
Email 30%
Question 3: Event Notification
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Survey Question 4I attended today’s event because I…
o Wanted to learn more about stereotypes and biases
o Was curious about the event/activity
o Wanted to learn more about OID
o Other (briefly explain)
RESULTS
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Learn more about stereotypes and biases
Curiosity about event/activity
Learn more about OID
Other
Question 4: Reason for Attending Event
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Survey Question 5Prior to this event, I would rate my knowledge-level of stereotypes used to characterize different ethnic and social groups a…
o 4 = high o 3 = moderate o 2 = low o 1 = very low
RESULTS
High 35%
Moderate 60%
Low 5%
Question 5: Pre-event Knowledge Level of Stereotype Impact
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Survey Question 6After this event, I would rate my knowledge-level of stereotypes used to characterize different ethnic and social groups a…
o 4 = highly improved o 3 = improved o 2 = modestly improved o 1 = not improved
RESULTS
Highly Improved 40%
Improved 50%
Moderately Improved
10%
Question 6: Post-event Knowledge Level of Stereotype Impact
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Survey Question 7I would attributed my increased, or unchanged, knowledge-level of stereotypes to…
o “Learning more.”
o “Research/Reading.”
o “The Jeopardy Game.”
o “Academic Classes.”
o “This Game.”
o “My church; African American Programs.”
o “Not saying them.”
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Survey Question 8Prior to this event were there various names, terms, characterizations or descriptions of different ethnic or social groups you believed were acceptable to use?
o Yes
o No
RESULTS
Yes 47%
No 47%
No response6%
Question 8: Pre-event acceptance of various stereotypes
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Survey Question 9If you answered, yes to the question above, how likely are you to discontinue using names, terms, or descriptions you learned are unacceptable? o Very Likely
o Somewhat Likely
o Unlikely
RESULTS
Very Likely 37%
Somewhat Likely5%
Unlikely11%
No Response 47%
Question 9: Likelihood of discontinued use/acceptance of various stereotypes
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Survey Question 10What did you expect to learn as a result of participating in today’s event?
o Which stereotypes are used to characterize different ethnic and social groups
o How to dispel the use of stereotypes used to characterize different ethnic and social groups
o The impact stereotypes can have on intercultural and interpersonal relationships
o Other (briefly explain)
RESULTS
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Which stereotypes are used to characterizedifferent ethnic and social groups
How to dispel the use of stereotypes used tocharacterize different ethnic and social groups
The impact stereotypes can have on interculturaland interpersonal relationships
Other (briefly explain)
No Response
Question 10: Expected learning Outcomes
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Survey Question 11Were you expected learning outcomes achieved?
o Yes
o No
o Somewhat
RESULTS
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Yes
No
Somewhat
No Response
Question 11: Achievement of Expected learning Outcomes
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Survey Question 12How would you rate the overall quality of this event?
o 4 = excellent
o 3 = good
o 2 = fair
o 1 = poor
RESULTS
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Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No Response
Question 12: Event Quality Rating
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Survey Question 13Do you believe this program was relevant contribution to all-inclusive diversity at the College of Charleston?o Yes
o No (briefly explain)
RESULTS
Yes 90%
No Response
10%
Question 13: Relevance to CofC’s Diversity Goals
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Survey Question 14Which diversity topic(s) would you like to see the College address through future programming? (check all that apply) o Race, Class and Politics
o LGBTQ Issues
o Religious Diversity
o Disability Issues
o Global Diversity Issues
o Other (briefly explain)
RESULTS
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Race, Class & Politics
LGBTQ Issues
Religious Diversity
Disability Issues
Global Diversity Issues
Other
No Response
Question 14: Suggested diversity topic(s) for future programs
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Survey Question 15In the future, which format(s) would you prefer to engage in discussions/dialogues about diversity at the College of Charleston? o Intimate Workshops
o Large Lectures
o Hands-on Activities
RESULTS
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Intimate Workshops
Large Lectures
Hands-on Activities
No Response
Question 15: Preferred format for future diversity programs and events
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AppendixAddit ional resources and helpful def init ions regarding stereotypes have been included in this sect ion for addit ional context regarding the purpose of this project .
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Further ReadingoWhistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What we Can Do (Claude M. Steele)
oBlindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People (Mahzarin R. Banaji)
oEveryday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives (Howard J. Ross)
oReal Sister: Stereotypes, Respectability, and Black Women in Reality TV (Jervette R. Ward)
oSeeing Patients: Unconscious Bias in Health Care (Augustus A. White, III)
o3 Keys to Defeating Unconscious Bias: Watch, Think, Act (Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D.)
oStereotype Threat, and Gender Beliefs in Adolescence: Who Dare Sings: Gender Stereotypes and adolescent activity choice (Penelope W. St. J. Watson)
oBenign Bigotry: The Psychology of Subtle Prejudice (Kristin J. Anderson)
oArab Women in Arab News: Old Stereotypes and New Media (Amal Al-Malki)
oOuch! That Stereotype Hurts…Communicating Respectfully in a Diverse World (Leslie C. Aguilar)
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Helpful DefinitionsStereotype Threat
Multicultural Education
School Culture
Test Bias
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