Hockaday Trouble with Sameness
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The document discusses perception and stereotypes associated with various professions and gender roles among children in 3rd and 4th grade. It encourages students to reflect on societal expectations and to consider ways to challenge stereotypes, emphasizing the importance of language and allyship. Additionally, it promotes dialogue about individual preferences and identities beyond traditional classifications.
Hockaday Trouble with Sameness
- 1. The Trouble with Sameness 3rd and 4th Grade Hockaday School
- 2. Picture a… close your eyes and quickly visualize who comes to mind when you think of the following: • Police Officer • House Cleaner • Fire Fighter • Babysitter/Nanny • Mechanic • Doctor • Teacher • Garbage Picker-Upper • Scientist • Basketball Player • Singer • Model • Criminal • Dancer • Construction Worker • Lawyer • Receptionist • Nurse
- 3. Let’s compare! • What similarities do you see? • Are there people who can be called these terms but DON’T look like the pictures? • Why do you think most of us thought of the same kinds of people? • If you were an alien and saw ONLY these images in our heads, what would you believe to be to be true about humans?
- 4. Details, Details • Turn to nearby neighbors and talk about all the things you have been told, what you have seen, or what you have read about what girls are, what they like, what they don’t like, what activities do they do, what they wear, what they become when they grow up, etc.
- 5. Details, Details • Turn to nearby neighbors and talk about all the things you have been told, what you have seen, or what you have read about what boys are, what they like, what they don’t like, what activities do they do, what they wear, what they become when they grow up, etc.
- 6. How Did We Get There From Here?
- 7. How Do We Do It To Ourselves?
- 8. What It’s Called in Adult World
- 9. Words Matter • “That’s retarded.” • “I can’t believe you listen to that music.” • “That’s so gay!” • “Your name’s weird.” • “I can’t believe she would wear that in public.” • “Sissy” • “That’s so lame.” • “Your food stinks!” • “Crybaby!”
- 10. How Do We Stop It?
- 11. How Will I Be an Ally? Turn to nearby neighbors and brainstorm ways to not force people to be what stereotypes tell them to be. If someone else is pressuring people, what could you say?
- 12. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Gandhi
- 13. Have a Great Day!