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If you were a student sitting in one of these classes, how would you have felt towards Jews? Have you ever thought of the stereotypes of other communities that people around you believe in? How have they acquired them?
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If I were a student sitting in one of these classes, I would have felt very bad for Jews. For me all humans are same and should be treated with dignity. Stereotyping looks, out-casting and humiliating any individual or community is against humanity. It demoralises people and shatters their confidence. I have seen many stereotypes that people around me believe in. One of them is untouchability. Although their are laws against it still it can be seen in remote parts of the country. From childhood, the untouchables experience exclusion: not allowed to sit at the front of the class, eat with others, or play with kids from other higher castes. Such stereotypes are acquired through various channels like propaganda, socialization, historical events and rituals etc. Understanding the origins of stereotypes helps us challenge them and promote empathy, tolerance, and critical thinking.
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