Terms
The acronym for black people, indigenous people and people of color.
BIPoC.
What was Martin Luther King Junior's dream about?
100 extra points for the exact quote
That no one should be judged by the color of their skin
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
What is a stereotype?
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
How long is the typical lunch block?
40 Minutes
What are Microaggressions?
The Oxford dictionary defines microaggressions as, “a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority”. In layman's terms, it means a statement someone makes that is offensive to a certain group.
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Bias.
What was the quote that Angelica Schuyler referenced in the song "The Schuyler Sisters" from the musical Hamilton?
(Also stated at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence)
"We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal,"
Why do we have stereotypes of certain groups?
Because of assumptions based on loose ideas of often oppressed people.
Can you name more than three advisors' last names?
Campanella, Reijonen, Schantz, Egly, Inman, Linane-Booey, Seaburg, Silver
Are microaggressions often intentional?
Nope. In fact, they are often said in good-will, however they come off as offensive.
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.
Discrimination.
When did women get the right to divorce in the U.S?
(Looking for the year)
1969 (Get within 1960-1970 to get the points).
Are some stereotypes true?
Statistically they can be, however, stereotypes often are directed towards a group rather than a specific person, so oftentimes it is still unjustified.
Who are the 101 advisors?
Nate and Sara
If someone says, “You act white for a black person”, is that a microaggression?
Yes. Telling someone they act as if they were a different race tells someone that they are a lesser recognized group of people.
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
Oppression.
When was gay marriage legalized?
(MOST RECENTLY, NATIONWIDE)
2015
Why are stereotypes exaggerated?
Because our brains organize information into groups and in a simpler form, leading to stronger more set in stone opinions.
How many individual bathrooms in the school?
7
Why do microaggressions occur?
They come from subconscious biases, often influenced by stereotypes or other kinds of societal norms.
Relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part.
Systemic.
When was the first presidential election?
100 extra points for the exact date.
January 7th, 1789. Get within 1780-1790 to get the points.
Why are stereotypes harmful?
They can lead to discrimination, prejudice, and injustice.
How many students are in Sara's advisory?
18
Can you recognize when you’ve said a microaggression in the past?
Tell us about it! Don’t be afraid to, as we’ve stated, these things are often unintentional.