MICROAGGRESSIONS
What is the term for "The everyday, subtle, intentional - and oftentimes unintentional - interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias towards historically marginalized groups" - Kevin Nadal: NPR
What is a Microaggression?
The ability to understand and analyze the messages that are being communicated, as well as the context in which they are being shared is know as social media...
What is literacy?
Mental health is not fixed, we should think of our mental health on a ___?
What is a spectrum?
Define consent
What is a person's agreement to participate in an activity or to allow another person to do something. It is a voluntary, enthusiastic, and ongoing expression of desire or cooperation. Consent is based on knowledge of the action and its consequences, and the ability to say no.
“Consent is Ongoing.”
The main administrative high school building is also known as this (think in numbers)
What are the 200's?
Microaggressions can be referred as death by______
What is "a thousand cuts?"
For discussion: Why is the comparison used?
Controls that allow users to limit who can access their information and what information is shared online are known by this term.
What are privacy settings?
Please explain why exercise is considered a good self-care strategy
What is... (any of the following are acceptable)
-lowers symptoms of anxiety
-helps you relax
-can boost energy and improves mood (releases endorphins)
-promotes better sleep
-increases cardiovascular activity, can promote healthy circulation
...etc.?
The acronym F.R.I.E.S. stands for these aspects of consent
What is...
Freely Given - Consent is a choice you give without any manipulation.
Reversible - Anyone can change their mind about consent they have given at anytime.
Informed - You can only give consent with the full information.
Enthusiastic - You should feel happy with whatever your choice you make
Specific - Saying “yes” to one thing doesn’t mean you are saying yes others.
This area of campus was recently renovated and in the early days oof Fieldston served as one of the school's gyms.
What is the Dining Hall?
Name three steps to avoid microaggressions.
What are...
~ Reflect on your own attitudes, stereotypes, and expectations.
~ Do not expect people to be experts on any experiences beyond their own and do not make them speak for the experience of an entire group of people.
~ Assume that the groups that you are talking about always are in some way represented in the classroom or space you are in.
Name 5 Social Media Apps with these initials as clues:
T, S, W, Y, I
What are TikTok, SnapChat, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Instagram?
Name another self-care strategy other than exercise.
What are...
Meditation?
Sleep?
If someone assumes they have permission to do something because they have had permission in the past (Think about scenarios like, borrowing a sheet of paper from a classmate’s notebook, eating fries from a friend’s plate, scroll through someone’s camera roll) explain which of the F.R.I.E.S. is being violated.
What is Freely Given, Reversible, Specific?
This special place on campus has a name that is known by NY cookie enthusiasts. Students and faculty know that it is surrounded by outdoor classrooms.
What is the Tate Library?
Ways to respond to a microaggression.
What is...(any of the following are acceptable)
* Challenge the discriminatory attitudes and behavior, rather than the person.
*Teach the person who made the offense that impact is more important than intent.
*Stop unintentional microinsults and ask offenders to rephrase or rethink comments.
*Provide accurate information to challenge stereotypes and biases in the moment whenever possible.
*Seek out trusted adults for support
In 2022 this percent of teens reported that social media has a negative effect on them personally.
What is 59%?
Name 3 resources for mental health that students may access at school.
Who are... (any 3 of the following)
Your Family and Friends
Your Advisor
Counseling Team
Mr. Alschuler
Ms. Koomson-Davis
Ms. Gee
Any of the STS Leaders
If someone feels pressure and gives in, which of the F.R.I.E.S is violated?
What is Freely given, Enthusiastic?
This area of campus is considered a "right of passage" or sacred space. If you're part of a particular group, you could "graze" here for hours on a nice day!
What is the Senior Grass?
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair is known as this term.
What is bias?
Percent of teens that use social media.
What is 93%?
Name one way to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
What is... (any of the following)
-open dialogue
-promoting kindness
-promoting inclusion
If someone assumes consent based on what someone is wearing, their style or appearance, explain which of the F.R.I.E.S. is being violated.
What is Freely Given, Enthusiastic, Specific?
Name both Supervising Teachers for STS 8.
Who are Ms. Gee & Ms. Koomson-Davis?