Lesson 1: I Belong, But Why Don’t You?
Handout 1

Bridging the “Us vs. Them” Gap

Write the initials of someone you will definitely meet during the next 23 hours who does not belong to many of the groups to which you belong. ____ _____

Is this someone you regularly talk to? Why or why not?

 

Is this someone you like or admire? Why or why not?

 

Is this someone who likes or admires you? Why or why not?

 

To what groups does this person belong?

 

What names or labels do you give to this person in your mind? (Or out loud?)

 

List some of the techniques we used during class that you might use to bridge the "Us vs. Them" gap between the two of you.

 

 

 

 

Write a resolution to experiment with using at least one of these techniques before class tomorrow. Remember that you will be reporting on the results of this experiment to the class, respectfully not mentioning any names.