Stereotypes
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Stereotypes – Costa Rica, the Philippines and Native Americans
Costa Rica, North America, Philippines
UNC Navigators talk about cultural stereotypes and misconceptions in Costa Rica, the Philippines and Native American culture.
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Beyond the Single Story: Indigenous People
United States
The single story creates stereotypes by only knowing one story about a group. In this presentation, we will be going “Beyond the Single Story” for Indigenous People because they have more than one sto…
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Intro to “Beyond the Single Story” (Stereotypes) in India and Nicaragua
Asia, Central America, India, Nicaragua
This video contains an intro activity to a virtual presentation about single stories and stereotypes. In the full virtual presentation for our partner middle school, Navigators Anna and Sneha teach ab…
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Beyond the Single Story of the Philippines
Asia, Philippines
In this virtual presentation to our partner middle school, Navigator Josh teaches about the “single story” of Filipino nurses immigrating to the United States. Please pause this presentation to watch…
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Dominican Republic: Perceptions Vs. Reality (with voiceover)
Caribbean, Dominican
The original Prezi can be found at https://prezi.com/view/VdQ9Do32d50O1jIopOur/ Learn more about the Dominican Republic with this presentation created by Navigator Ashley during the Fall 2017 Service…
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Beyond the Single Story of Indian Women
Asia, India
In this virtual presentation for our middle school partner school, Navigator Sneha teaches about the single stories of India and Indian women, and where those stories and stereotypes come from.
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Beyond the “Single Stories” of Hungary and Ghana (Part 2-Ghana)
Africa, Ghana
In this video, Navigators Anna and Sylvia discuss some of the “Single Stories” of their focus countries, Hungary and Ghana, and where those stories come from, and why. This video goes along with a uni…
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Beyond the “Singles Stories” of Hungary and Ghana (Part 3-Hungary)
Europe, Hungary
In this video, Navigators Anna and Sylvia discuss some of the “Single Stories” of their focus countries, Hungary and Ghana, and where those stories come from, and why. This video goes along with a uni…
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Beyond the “Single Stories” of Spain (Part II)
Europe, Spain
In this presentation Navigators Claire, Annie, and Emma discuss some of the “Single Stories” of their focus countries, China, Italy, and Spain, where those stories come from, and why. This video goes…
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Beyond the “Single Stories” of Italy (Part III)
Europe, Italy
In this presentation Navigators Claire, Annie, and Emma discuss some of the “Single Stories” of their focus countries, China, Italy, and Spain, where those stories come from, and why. This video goes…
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Beyond the “Single Stories” of China (Part I)
Asia, China
In this presentation Navigators Claire, Annie, and Emma discuss some of the “Single Stories” of their focus countries, China, Italy, and Spain, where those stories come from, and why. This video goes…
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Cultural Misconceptions about Italy
Europe, Italy
In this virtual presentation, Navigators Sian and Emma discuss cultural misconceptions and stereotypes in China and Italy. The presentation was for created for 8th graders at our partner middle school…
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The Single Story: How to Avoid Stereotypes of Uzbekistan
Asia, Uzbekistan
Images in the news, popular media, and school textbooks rarely include the country of Uzbekistan but if they do, they tend to put it in a category of former Soviet Union Republics, Central Asia, or a…
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Challenging German Stereotypes in the Classroom
Europe, Germany
While hosting a German exchange student during my junior year in high school, I realized just how prevalent German stereotypes really are. Although Germany is part of the western world, many America…
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Combating Irish Stereotypes
Europe, Ireland
The Concept of a Single Story It is important to understand the concept of the single story and the detrimental ways in which it can affect the image of a country and its people. Stereotypes act in…
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Abandon the Resort for the Quest for Global Competence
Caribbean, Jamaica
Contemporary views of Jamaica are often eclipsed by a Resort View which paints the country as an endless terrain of white sand beaches, palm trees, and servants answering your every beck and call. T…