While most of the activities are geared towards middle school students, high school students and adults, Ingram explains, some may be adapted for younger children. Diversity is all of us, in our rich and infinite variety. So we have stereotypes and beliefs about people we don't even know. We see things about them that aren't there. They see things about us that aren't there.
Stereotypes exist for every group of people imaginable.
Even though we may not like to admit it, we all do it. Stereotyping makes it easier to deal with a world filled with massive amounts of information and uncertainty. But this approach equates difference with deficiency. Differences are valued and appreciated. As a result, individuals can be proud of their cultural heritage and uniqueness, instead of being ashamed.