Critical Mass

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

35 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Activity created by Annette Benson and Brittany Biesiada, CILMAR, 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. belongingness
  4. bridging
  5. CILMAR staff collection
  6. differences
  7. diversity
  8. emotional resilience
  9. identity
  10. leadership
  11. nonverbal communication
  12. other awareness
  13. perspective
  14. privilege
  15. self-awareness
  16. stereotypes
  17. 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.