Relationships and Diversity
In order to thrive in the diverse world we live in, students need the ability to examine social and relational concepts such as vulnerability, equity, perspective, stereotypes, and empathy. This unit creates conversations around many social topics that are necessary, yet often go undiscussed. For progress to be made, our young leaders must take the lead in changing the narrative, especially for groups that have traditionally been marginalized.
Lessons can be taught as stand-alone topics or can be used in a traditional unit format with one topic leading into the next. When taught in its entirety, this unit’s lessons build student capacity in the following areas.
Students will:
- Investigate the origins of bias, stereotypes, and intolerance.
- Create dialogue around empathy, equity, respect, and humility for those that differ from themselves in some way.
- Explore the two necessary components of social change dialogue – vulnerability and humility.
- Identify strategies for giving voice to the underrepresented populations on their school campus.
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