Terms
A classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing, especially one that is inaccurate or restrictive.
Label
What does Eve conforming with the other bullies in "The 'In' Group" show about human behavior.
It show that even if it means siding with your enemies, people will conform to fit in.
What piece has the theme of sometimes categories and labels obscure what is really important a person?
"Little Boxes".
What Facing History Term is shown in this excerpt?
"These little boxes and circles bring up an issue for me that threatens my identity. Who am I?"
Identity. The things that define him, aren't an option, which is making him questioning who he is and his personality.
Sit Still, Look Pretty Song
Identity Video
Prejudiced or prejudicial outlook, action, or treatment.
Discrimination
Why does Eve conform with the bullies in "The 'In' Group" rather than ignore them or step in to tell them to stop?
She wanted to fit in and be accepted by them.
Which piece has the theme of often being accepted by others is more satisfying than being accepted by oneself?
"The In Group".
What Facing History Term is shown in this excerpt?
"She also tried harder than I did for acceptance."
Conformity. She is changing herself to fit in with another group of girls.
Don't ask, Don't tell Act of 1994
Little Boxes
An act or instance of conforming.
Conformity
In the Identity Video, what did everyone being in a certain group show about human behavior?
Everyone being in a group in the Identity Video showed that humans conform within groups because they don't want the be different.
Which piece has this theme: people make stereotypes on others because of labels?
The identity video.
What Facing History Term is shown in this excerpt?
"My awkward Spanish and gringo accent makes the lady at the counter go in the back for someone who knows English, even though I know enough Spanish to survive a conversation period."
Discrimination. She left to find someone else because she judged him based on his race.
Jessica Darling's It List Movie
The In Group
Something conforming to a fixed or general pattern.
What is the bigger picture shown in "Little Boxes?"
By having characters who change their behavior to be socially accepted, both "The In Group" and the Identity video display what Facing History term?
Conformity.
What Facing History Term is shown in this excerpt?
"One of them read allowed from a small book, which I was told was the girls diary. I sat down and, laughing till my sides hurt, heard my voice finally blind with the others."
Bully. This girl mocked another girl's diary, when she knew exactly what it felt like to be bullied by the same girls she laughed with.
Identity Protest's in Iran
Little Boxes
The distinguishing character or personality of an individual.
Identity
What is the bigger picture of "The 'In' Group?"
People will be anything to fit in.
By showing how labels can cause one to lose their sense of self, both "Little Boxes" and the identity video display what Facing History term?
Identity.
What Facing History Term is shown in this excerpt?
"At first sight, I can pass as white, and my last name assure that I will not be persecuted as someone who is dark and has "Rodriguez" as his last name."
Sterotype
Posted By: John David Anderson
The In Group