Stereotypes are all around us: in the TV shows we watch; the books we read; and the stories we see on social media. They force us to make judgemental decisions about people before we’ve even met them. And they’ve led us to discriminate against groups of people over generations.
Stereotyping happens all around us every day. They are a part of everyday life – but they don’t have to be.
When people speak out against stereotypes, they help break down the harmful beliefs and discrimination that holds people back. We want people to break stereotypes by safely speaking up when they see them in action. Because if we say nothing, we change nothing.
We have put together the Unstereotype 101 Guide to help you educate yourself, your family and friends on how to speak up and act against stereotypes.
We believe in an equal world, a world free of stereotypes. Help us build it.
Watch Now
Stereotypes are all around us, but they don’t have to be. Watch three films that show stereotypes in action. Scroll down to find out how to stand up against stereotypes.
The Game - Football Dads
73% of people regularly witness stereotyping and one of the most common forms is about people’s race and ethnicity. In ‘The Game’ you can see a harmful racial stereotype go unchallenged but we can all be part of the change against stereotypes and become upstanders.
The Winner
What would you say if you received this message? 'The Winner' is a story about a stereotype faced by people living with disabilities and incorrect assumptions about the way they live.
The Candidate
Gender stereotypes are common the world over - 57% of people regularly see or experience them. The story of ‘The Candidate’ highlights some of the stereotypes new mothers can face about their suitability and capability at work.
Let’s deal with Stereotypes
Welcome to the Unstereotype 101 Guide to confronting stereotypes. By picking up this guide, you are one step closer to becoming an upstander: a new group of people who are standing up against stereotypes and challenging them when you see them being used.
