Inform students of diversity opportunities at Purdue University 4. Raise awareness about barriers to diversity 5. Encourage unlearning of stereotypes 6. Diversity Skits A series of skits are performed to promote discussion about stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. After each skit, groups discuss the thoughts and feelings the skit provoked.
Emphasis is placed on informal learning, relaxing and laughing, and building empathy between groups.
Workshop length varies with the number of skits performed. Contact the Diversity Resource Office at 494-7307 to set up some diversity skits. Diversity Talks Diversity talks are informational in style and focus on educating people about why we stereotype, under what conditions we stereotype, and how to change stereotypes. Talks can be custom-designed to fit your particular diversity needs. Talks illustrate informational points with video clips, activities, and experiential exercises.