Topic 162: Stereotypes and Prejudices

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is a stereotype?

2. Can you think of a common stereotype in your country?

3. Why do people create stereotypes about others?

4. How do stereotypes affect the way people treat others?

5. What is prejudice?

6. Why is prejudice harmful to society?

7. Can you think of an example where a stereotype is wrong?

8. How do stereotypes influence how we view people from different cultures?

9. How can prejudice affect relationships between people?

10. What can you do to avoid believing in stereotypes?

11. Why do some people have prejudices against certain groups?

12. Do you think it is important to challenge stereotypes? Why or why not?

13. How do you feel when someone judges you based on a stereotype?

14. What are some ways people can show respect for others, regardless of stereotypes?

15. How do stereotypes affect the way people behave in society?

16. How do you think we can change people’s views on stereotypes and prejudices?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What are the most common stereotypes in your country?

18. How can media contribute to the spread of stereotypes?

19. What is the difference between a stereotype and an individual experience?

20. Why do you think people sometimes believe stereotypes without questioning them?

21. How do stereotypes and prejudices influence how people interact with others?

22. How can education help reduce stereotypes and prejudices?

23. What role does culture play in creating or challenging stereotypes?

24. How do stereotypes affect people’s self-esteem and identity?

25. What are some examples of how stereotypes can harm people’s opportunities in life?

26. How do you feel when you hear a stereotype being used in a conversation?

27. What is the impact of prejudice in the workplace or education?

28. How do stereotypes affect people’s behavior in social situations?

29. What can individuals do to confront their own stereotypes or prejudices?

30. How do you think we can promote diversity and inclusivity to reduce prejudice in society?

31. How do you respond when someone shares a stereotype with you?

32. Why do you think some people resist changing their beliefs about others, even when they are proven wrong?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do historical and cultural contexts shape stereotypes and prejudices in society?

34. What is the psychological basis behind the formation of stereotypes, and why do they persist?

35. How do stereotypes and prejudices impact the justice system and legal outcomes?

36. How can people challenge stereotypes effectively without creating conflict or tension?

37. What role does social identity theory play in the development of stereotypes and prejudice?

38. How do power dynamics in society perpetuate stereotypes and prejudices?

39. How can education and media be used to challenge and deconstruct harmful stereotypes?

40. What is the role of empathy in breaking down stereotypes and prejudices?

41. How do intersectionality and multiple identities influence how people experience stereotypes and prejudice?

42. What is the impact of positive representation of minority groups in media and society in reducing stereotypes?

43. How can individuals and institutions address unconscious biases that contribute to stereotypes and prejudice?

44. How can social movements and activism challenge long-standing stereotypes in society?

45. What are the ethical considerations in addressing stereotypes and prejudice in public discourse?

46. How can individuals develop a mindset that challenges stereotypes and fosters inclusivity?

47. What role do laws and policies play in combating discrimination and challenging societal stereotypes?

48. How do stereotypes affect international relations and global perceptions of different cultures?