In cool stylized rap a group of talented teens from The Boston Youth Theater dramatize the Four Steps to Combating Prejudice. Rapmatazz was produced by WCVB-TV in Boston. Produced by and for teen-agers, this documentary explores how stereotypes influence human interaction. Hollywood films and TV programs provide the context for exploration into Hispanic, Asian, African-America, Italian and Jewish stereotypes. To achieve their goal or greater understanding, the teens interview a number of experts in intergroup relations.
Video is an excellent discussion starter.
This specially adapted Phil Donahue program focuses on how prejudices are handed down from generation to generation, and how teens deal with them on a daily basis. This program airs assumptions of African Americans and Hispanics, straight kids who believe homosexuality to be morally wrong, and a lesbian who fears the reactions of other girls. The program closes with a group of teens seeking to work out their differences. Simple everyday habits can lead individuals to act in a biased or prejudiced manner. This video will catch students attention as it shows how we all adopt thinking habits that lead us to biased and prejudiced thinking.