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| Paper: |
The Great Society: An Introduction to Stereotype Threat and Social Perceptions |
| Volume: |
500, Celebrating Science: Putting Education Best Practices to Work |
| Page: |
23 |
| Authors: |
Shackelford, R.; Ali, N. A.; Mendez, B.; Meinke, B. K. |
| Abstract: |
This workshop introduced the concept of stereotype threat, in which an individual's academic performance is affected by awareness of stereotypes. We explored how stereotype threat builds into perceptions and creates contradictions in our society that can impact work with particular groups, with an emphasis on working with Afro-American and urban audiences. Through the “The Great Society” activity, participants worked in groups to develop aesthetics and taboos for fictional societies. We discussed the ways in which each group's values are compatible and conflicting, how they influence our perceptions of self and others, and how similar interactions may be experienced while working with diverse audiences in earth and space science education and outreach efforts. This workshop sought to give participants a conceptual framework for cultivating awareness of their own and their audience's perceptions, which can then be used to work with cultural sensitivity with diverse audiences. |
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