Critical Mass

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

35 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Activity created by Annette Benson and Brittany Biesiada, CILMAR, Purdue University, based on the following chapter:

 

Steele, C.M. (2010). The strength of stereotype threat: The role of cues. In Whistling Vivaldi: How stereotypes affect us and what we do (pp. 134-151). W. W. Norton & Company.

Tags:

  1. acceptance
  2. adaptation
  3. bridging
  4. CILMAR staff collection
  5. differences
  6. diversity
  7. emotional resilience
  8. identity
  9. leadership
  10. nonverbal communication
  11. other awareness
  12. perspective
  13. privilege
  14. self-awareness
  15. stereotypes
  16. stereotyping

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Define the concept of "critical mass." 2. Analyze photos for critical mass, inclusion/exclusion, and stereotypes.