Introduction to course, groundrules, the Name Game

Discrimination: Who, ME?

Immigration. My family tree.

Definition of terms.

Prejudice:

Stereotypes / Gender / Color / Religion / Old / Young / Handicapped / Welfare / Poor / Homeless / Gays

Hate:

Media / Music / Speech / Literature / Jokes / Groups / Cults / Crimes / Racism / Intolerance / Scapegoating

Discrimination:

Police / Young / Old / Overweight / Job / Housing / Schools / Affirmative Action / Reverse / Voting / Military / Workplace

Violence:

Kids / Guns / Date Rape / Rape / Domestic / Drugs / Alcohol / Child Abuse / School / Media / Suicide / Death Penalty

Civil rights, slavery

Inter-racial, inter-religious relationships and adoptions

Harassment, sexism, gender issues

Field trip to Museum of Tolerance

Genocide, mass hysteria: Hitler, Manzanar, American Indians, Bosnia

Penal system

Gangs

Self Esteem

Human Rights, United Nations

Conflict Resolution (throughout course)

Making a difference: leaders, role models, what we can do

Confronting hatred and discrimination