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Speak Up, Speak Out to discuss stereotypes at Bovee UC today
By: Laura Danielson
Issue date: 11/12/07 Section: News
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Stereotypes run rampant in today's society.
And when they do, it can be hurtful to society, said Rick Caceres-Rodriguez, a Puerto Rico graduate student.
Some of those stereotypes will be discussed at Speak Up, Speak Out forum "Stereotypes in Popular Culture: Are we who they say we are?" which will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
"If stereotypes are promoted, we are more likely to create people who are intolerant," said Caceres-Rodriguez, who is one of the panelists. "They lead to other issues and social problems, like segregation, discrimination and stigma."
Merlyn Mowrey, associate professor of philosophy and religion and chair of the organizing committee for Speak Up, Speak Out, said at previous forums, attendees listed stereotypes as a topic for future forums.
Stereotypes are an important issue to discuss because they are part of bigger problems, organizers said.
SUSO moderator and political science faculty member Jayne Strachan said audience members will have the chance to interact with the panel to tackle issues related to how the media creates and promotes stereotypes.
The panel consists of Caceres-Rodriguez, Rick Sykes, broadcasting and cinematic arts professor, Kate Unterborn, Minnesota doctorate student and Myles Walsh, Warren senior.
Each panel member will show a short video clip that demonstrates a stereotype common in the media and then answer questions from the audience, Strachan said.
Strachan said when people have the opportunity to work through issues with each other, they become problem solvers, which makes them more proactive and increases citizenship.
She said she hopes the forum will have this same effect on the audience members.
"We really want to sensitize people to be aware of the stereotypes that are presented in the media. You can't stop something's influence unless you are aware of it," she said.
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And when they do, it can be hurtful to society, said Rick Caceres-Rodriguez, a Puerto Rico graduate student.
Some of those stereotypes will be discussed at Speak Up, Speak Out forum "Stereotypes in Popular Culture: Are we who they say we are?" which will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
"If stereotypes are promoted, we are more likely to create people who are intolerant," said Caceres-Rodriguez, who is one of the panelists. "They lead to other issues and social problems, like segregation, discrimination and stigma."
Merlyn Mowrey, associate professor of philosophy and religion and chair of the organizing committee for Speak Up, Speak Out, said at previous forums, attendees listed stereotypes as a topic for future forums.
Stereotypes are an important issue to discuss because they are part of bigger problems, organizers said.
SUSO moderator and political science faculty member Jayne Strachan said audience members will have the chance to interact with the panel to tackle issues related to how the media creates and promotes stereotypes.
The panel consists of Caceres-Rodriguez, Rick Sykes, broadcasting and cinematic arts professor, Kate Unterborn, Minnesota doctorate student and Myles Walsh, Warren senior.
Each panel member will show a short video clip that demonstrates a stereotype common in the media and then answer questions from the audience, Strachan said.
Strachan said when people have the opportunity to work through issues with each other, they become problem solvers, which makes them more proactive and increases citizenship.
She said she hopes the forum will have this same effect on the audience members.
"We really want to sensitize people to be aware of the stereotypes that are presented in the media. You can't stop something's influence unless you are aware of it," she said.
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