Who Am I?
What is a personality trait?
A characteristic that describes a person
True or False: Friends can influence who we become.
True
What is a stereotype?
A simplified belief about a group of people.
What does "belonging" mean?
Feeling accepted and included.
What is a goal?
Something you want to achieve
Give one example of a role a teenager might have.
Student, friend, sibling, teammate
Give one example of media.
TV, social media, movies, YouTube
What is representation in media?
How people or groups are shown in media.
How can schools help students feel included?
open answer
What is a belief?
An idea or principle you think is true or important.
What is a value?
Something important that guides your choices
What is the difference between influence and manipulation?
Influence = indirect; manipulation = controlling/biased intent.
Give one example of a stereotype in movies or series and explain the issue.
open answer
Can belonging and individuality exist at the same time? Explain.
(Yes—balance argument.)
What is an identity narrative?
A story about who you are and who you are becoming.
Explain the difference between “role” and “trait” using an example.
ex. Role = student; trait = responsible
How can media create unrealistic expectations about life?
Edited images, selective content, etc
What is the danger of only showing one type of representation for a group?
Creates incomplete or biased understanding.
What are the risks of changing your identity to fit a group?
Loss of authenticity, stress, etc
If someone changes their goals completely, does their identity change too? Why?
reasoned opinion
Do you think identity is something you are born with or something you build? Defend your answer.
Opinion + justification required.
Why might stereotypes appear more often in media than in real life?
Simplification for storytelling, bias, repetition.
Can a stereotype ever be “positive”? Why is that still problematic?
Still reduces complexity.
Is it more important to be accepted or to be authentic? Defend your view.
defend your answer
Why can goals change over time?
People grow, learn, and gain new experiences.