Respect Without Bias Worksheet

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Part 1: Understanding Bias and Discrimination

1. What does "discrimination" mean in the context of relationships and social groups?

Treating someone unfairly based on their identity or characteristics

Having different opinions about topics

Making choices about who to spend time with

Disagreeing with someone's ideas

2. Which of these are examples of identity-based exclusion? (Check all that apply)

Leaving someone out of a group chat because of their appearance

Making hurtful comments about someone's cultural background

Choosing not to sit with someone because of rumours about them

Disagreeing with someone's opinion in a respectful discussion

3. How do Jesus' teachings guide us in showing compassion to others who are excluded or treated unfairly?

4. Complete the sentence: Compassion involves both _____________ harm and choosing _____________ action.

Compassion involves both _____________ harm and choosing _____________ action.

Part 2: Rights and Responsibilities

5. What is the correct order for responding to discrimination using the framework we learned?

Report → Pause → Respond → Support

Pause → Respond → Support → Report

Respond → Support → Pause → Report

Support → Report → Pause → Respond

6. Match each response strategy with an appropriate example by writing the letter next to the number:

Strategies:

A. "I don't think that's fair because it could hurt someone's feelings."

B. "Let's include everyone in our group."

C. Taking a moment to think before reacting

D. "We should tell a teacher about this situation."

Response Framework:

1. Pause ____

2. Respond ____

3. Support ____

4. Report ____

7. Describe one right you have to be treated with dignity and one responsibility you have when you witness discrimination:

Right: ________________________________________________

Responsibility: ________________________________________________

💭 Part 3: Reflection and Application

8. Think of a situation (without using names) where someone might be excluded based on their identity. Explain what type of exclusion this is and how it could impact the person:

9. What is one barrier that might stop someone from speaking up against discrimination, and what could help overcome it?

Barrier: ________________________________________________

Strategy to overcome it: ________________________________________________

10. Write one way you can promote inclusion and respect in your school or online interactions:

📋 Answer Key

1. Treating someone unfairly based on their identity or characteristics

2. Check: Leaving someone out of a group chat because of their appearance; Making hurtful comments about someone's cultural background; Choosing not to sit with someone because of rumours about them

3. Sample answer: Jesus taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to show compassion to those who are marginalized. He spent time with people who were excluded by society and treated everyone with dignity and respect, teaching us to do the same.

4. preventing; positive

5. Pause → Respond → Support → Report

6. 1. Pause - C; 2. Respond - A; 3. Support - B; 4. Report - D

7. Sample answers:
Right: I have the right to be treated with respect and dignity regardless of my background, appearance, or beliefs.
Responsibility: I have a responsibility to speak up safely when I see discrimination and to support those who are being treated unfairly.

8. Sample answer: A student might be excluded from social activities because of their religious beliefs. This is religious discrimination and could make the person feel isolated, hurt their self-esteem, and impact their sense of belonging at school.

9. Sample answers:
Barrier: Fear of becoming a target themselves or not knowing what to say
Strategy: Practice what to say beforehand, seek support from trusted adults, or find allies to speak up together

10. Sample answer: I can make an effort to include new students in conversations and activities, stand up against discriminatory comments when I hear them, and celebrate the diversity in my school community.