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CHAPTER 4<br />
SCHOOLWIDE <strong>TOOL</strong><br />
Discrimination and Hate Crimes<br />
Against Arab Americans<br />
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) provides educational resources to help teachers<br />
increase their awareness of anti-Arab stereotypes, discrimination, and hate crimes. Below is a portion of one lesson<br />
plan, which can be found in its entirety, with exercises, from the source listed. The ADC also offers lesson plans<br />
about Kahlil Gibran, how students can overcome anti-Arab discrimination, and Arab culture and society. The<br />
resources can be found at http://www.adc.org/education/educational-resources/.<br />
LESSON PLAN<br />
Anti-Arab Stereotypes, Discrimination,<br />
and Hate Crimes<br />
Objectives<br />
• Students will learn to recognize stereotypes, discrimination, and hate crimes against Arab<br />
Americans.<br />
• Students will learn ways in which to dispel stereotypes and prevent discrimination and hate crimes<br />
against others, particularly the Arab-American community.<br />
• Students will have a broadened appreciation for the culture and accomplishments of the Arab-<br />
American community.<br />
Stereotypes: Images and Reality<br />
Discussion Questions: (Write student responses on the blackboard.)<br />
Stereotyping:<br />
• What is stereotyping? What stereotypes might you have about another ethnic or racial group?<br />
• Have you ever been stereotyped by someone? How did it feel?<br />
• Do you know of any stereotypes of Arabs or Arab Americans?<br />
Arab Americans:<br />
• What is an Arab American?<br />
• Do you know any Arab Americans?<br />
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