TEDx Talks. (2023). Why we stereotype others and how we can stop. | David Locher | TEDxMSSU. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRgHJP_yfTg
In this TEDx Talk, David Lochner dives into the psychological and sociological reasons to why it is almost human nature to stereotype. He covers both the consequences of this and how to combat the act of stereotyping. Considering understanding and acknowledging dangerous stereotypes is the first step in fighting them, this resource can be a good way to being grasping the harm of stereotyping.
This website was designed to inform readers of many dangerous stereotypes surrounding the education of many minority groups. It covers topic such as how to resolve them and the impact this resolution can have on students and the world. This is a great resource to use to better understand the role that stereotypes can play in education.
Mennen, I., & Daly, N. (1997). Somewhere in Africa. Puffin Books.
Focusing on the common stereotypes of the African countries, this children's book directly contradicts painful stereotypes or assumptions made about the continent of Africa. It states that the student on the cover is from developed cities in Africa, not the deserts where wild animals roam. It is a great way of battling the common misconceptions while better informing readers of what this area is actually like.
Ferris, V. (2021, July 1). Fighting stereotypes through storytelling. Reading Partners. https://readingpartners.org/blog/fighting-stereotypes-through-storytelling/
This resource provides tips on how to use classroom curriculum to battle stereotypes. It focuses on topics such as use of inclusive language, point out generalizations or exceptions, and how to choose what books to use in the classroom. This can be beneficial in informing educators of the dangers out stereotyping as well as how to use classroom content to counteract these.