Othering

the process whereby an individual or groups of people attribute negative characteristics to other individuals or groups of people that set them apart as representing that which is opposite to them.

• debasement

• going native

• othering

• cultural assimilation

the process by which Oppressors define the Other as a homogenous group and project negative cultural aspects onto them

• debasement

• worlding

• othering

• going native

What is 'othering'?

• A way to foster inclusivity and acceptance

• A phenomenon where individuals or groups are defined and labeled as not fitting in within the norms of a social group

• A method of improving group cohesion and minimizing danger from outsiders

• A psychological tendency to favor one's own in-group over members of out-groups

Which of the following is a way to minimize othering?

• Reinforce existing biases

• Avoid interacting with people from different social groups

• Focus on people as individuals

• Justify past mistreatment of others

What is the first step toward reducing othering?

• Justifying past mistreatment of others

• Reinforcing existing biases

• Avoiding people from different social groups

• Learning to recognize it for what it is

Which of the following is NOT a sign of othering?

• Attributing positive qualities to people who are like you

• Believing that people who are different from you pose a threat

• Thinking that people outside your social group are more intelligent

• Feeling distrustful of people from a different social group

Which of the following is NOT a cause of othering?

• Economic stability

• Personal bias

• Media portrayals

• Lack of education

What is the impact of othering on a societal level?

• It reduces prejudice and conflict

• It improves group cohesion and minimizes danger

• It fosters inclusivity and acceptance

• It leads to systemic discrimination and biased policies

"Othering" means putting a group of people or a person into the role of the 'other' with the purpose of making them seem less human or valuable.

• True

• False

Othering means _____.