TASKs for democracy

Unit 6
My pluri-cultural self
Originally submitted by Mercè Bernaus
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT
Expected outcomes
Participants will develop an understanding of the multiple dimensions of their identities.
Participants will find commonalities and explain differences in order to understand the multiple
dimensions of the identities of group members.
Target group
Education
Age/level
Formal/non-formal/informal
12 and up
Summary
Through this activity, the learners will be able to reflect on the multiple dimensions of their identities individually
and co-operatively. Looking at their numerous identities, they will be able to define their priorities in life
and also to understand the identities of their family members, colleagues and co-citizens, and consequently
avoid stereotypes in perceiving people coming from different environments. Analysis of identities will lead
to better understanding and tolerance.
Time: 1 hour
Activity 1 – My identities
Debriefing/reflecting
45 minutes
15 minutes
Tips for trainers
Explain that the purpose of the activity is to learn to be more critical about all information we hear
or read about cultural identities and stereotypes and to be open to all reactions relating to our own
culture.
We are not always conscious of the sources of our stereotyping of people of different social status,
nationalities, religious or cultural affiliations, and our resulting prejudices. The activity aims
to realise our subconscious prejudices and stereotypes, analysing them and thus eliminating or
minimising them.
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