Discussion guide
Talking About Stereotypes
A discussion guide for unpacking the assumptions we make about other places, without shaming anyone.
- Ages
- 13–18
- Time
- 30–40 minutes
Placeholder resource.
Ground rules
Talk about ideas, not people in the room. Everyone can pass.
Questions
- What is one thing people assume about where you live?
- Where do you think that idea came from?
- Which story on this site changed an assumption you had?
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