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Respecting Yourself & Others
Bullying, Discrimination, Prejudice, Sexual Orientation,
& Sexual harassment
Communication
Write directions from Cherokee South parking lot to your house
Directions Map
Communication- ways of sending and receiving messages
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2)
3)
1) Verbal- speaking
2) Non-verbal- body language
Communicating Styles
Passive- unable express thoughts
Aggressive- try to get way through intimidation
Assertive – express views clearly and respectfully
To Communicate effectively you need to learn speaking skills, listening skills, and nonverbal communication.
Types of Messages
You messages – blaming or shaming express
“You never let me do anything”
I messages – healthful
“I wish you could trust me enough to allow me to do things”
I feel ____________________________(be specific) when you
__________________________________
(give details of the behavior or circumstances)
Because
____________________________________
(this is the hard one: the "why")
Active Listening – pay close attention to what someone is saying and communicating
TECHNIQUES
Don’t Interrupt
Empathize
Ask Questions
Body language – non verbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture
Body language video
- Start 32 – 1:30 min
Mixed Messages – verbal & non-verbal do not match
Man on the left:
1. Hands are clasped and locked. He is defensive
2. Crossed legs. He is defensive.
3. Facial expression. He is not smiling and doesn’t look convinced. He is directly looking at the woman on the right who is his main concern.
4. Body orientation. His whole body is directly facing the woman on the right. He is confrontational with the woman
Woman in the middle:
5. Gesturing. Heavy gesturing is used to justify a particular position.
6. Legs apart. Legs are not crossed and instead are apart. This suggests a threatening posture.
7. Direct eye contact with the woman on
the right. Another confirmation of direct focus and an attack.
Woman on the right:
8. Pointing to self. A classic defensive gesture justifying a position.
9. Legs are tightly closed. Suggests a defensive stance.
10. Direct eye contact. She is directly looking at the person who is attacking her to maintain focus.
Do you think bullying is a serious problem in your school or community? Why or why not?
What can YOU do to prevent or stop bullying?
Bullying – harming or threatening other people who cannot defend themselves
My kid wouldn’t bully
Girls
Boys
1 out of 4 students get bullied
Types of Bullying: Physical, verbal,
Cyberbullying, and hazing.
Battle at Kruger
Prejudice – unfair opinion or judgment of a particular group
( Jackie Robinson )
(Ex: Racism)
Discriminate – treating groups people differently (Ex: Title IX )
Hate crimes – crimes motivated by prejudice
Pyramid of Prejudice
Examples from each
Extermination
Physical Attacks
Discrimination
Avoidance
Speech
Extermination – physical attacks turn deadly
Physical Attacks – expression of anger or resentment that has built from the first step
(speech)
Discrimination – Treating someone differently.
Many different forms from denying a job to segregation
Avoidance – avoiding the people that have been talked about and stereotyped
Speech – talking or making fun of a group usually a result of stereotyping
— Margaret Mead
1) No Stereotypes –exaggerated or oversimplified belief about group people
- Interrupt behavior
2) Show Empathy- share in others emotions
3) Avoid comments that discriminate
4) Learn about different people
With the person sitting next to you, answer the 3-2-1 summarizer questions on the back of the page. Everyone turn in a copy at the end of the period.
Eighty-five percent of girls and seventy-five percent of boys surveyed say they have
One-third of those students who have been behavior before seventh grade.
Studies indicate that there is a 75% chance if ignored.
ANY unwelcome verbal or physical advances or suggestions of a sexual nature.
Touching
Sexual gestures
Drawling or pictures sexual obscene
Comment sexual orientation
Touches you
& unwelcomed
Constantly invite you out
Wanted
Confident Feeling
Complimentary
Mutual or shared
Non threatening
Builds self-esteem
Feels equal both parties
Can be flattering
• Unwanted
• Feels bad
• Is degrading
• Is one sided
• Is threatening
• Builds up ego giver
• One person power
• Demeaning and insulting
Courtesy over contact – (handshake not a hug)
Candid camera test – if a camera was on you would this action be appropriate
Personal space
Speak up – if your uncomfortable let the other person know http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euXzkLZQ
PRY
Sexual orientation – is recognition of a gender preference with regard to sexual attraction
- homosexual – attracted to people of same gender
- heterosexual – attracted to people opposite gender
- bisexual – attracted to both genders
1) How would it feel to hide something as basic as your sexual orientation?