ANALYZE YOUR BELIEFS
•How do I react to differences?
•What stereotype do I have about this?
•Where does the stereotype or prejudice come from?
•Are these stereotypes accurate?
•What harm can having these stereotypes cause?
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BE AWARE OF CULTURAL INTERACTION
Discrimination
•Discrimination occurs when people are denied equal employment, educational opportunities, or equal housing based on a characteristic from the list above
•It is against the law
Hate crimes
Actions motivated by hate based on prejudice of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.
BUILD CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
•Read materials that expose you to different perspectives
•Ask questions
•Observe how people behave
•Travel internationally to unfamiliar places
•Travel locally to encounter a variety of people in your community
•Build friendships with students and coworkers