Social and Emotional learning

Stereotypes & their transcendence

Psychological Mechanism

Cognitive processes such as categorization, confirmation bias, and social comparison contribute to the formation and perpetuation of stereotypes, influencing perceptions and judgments of others.

Media Representation

Analyzes the role of media in shaping and reinforcing stereotypes through portrayals in film, television, advertising, and news media, and the potential for media literacy and diverse representation to challenge stereotypes

Micro Aggression

Everyday verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities that communicate derogatory or negative messages to marginalized groups, highlighting the subtler forms of discrimination embedded in social interactions.

Narrative Empathy

Encourages individuals to engage with diverse perspectives and lived experiences through storytelling, literature, and immersive experiences, fostering empathy, understanding, and solidarity across differences.

discrimination and its forms

Legal Framework

Examines anti-discrimination laws, human rights declarations, and international conventions aimed at protecting individuals from discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and other characteristics

Environmental Justice

Explores how discrimination intersects with environmental issues, analyzing how marginalized communities bear disproportionate burdens of pollution, climate change impacts, and lack of access to clean air, water, and green spaces.

Health Disparity

Investigates how discrimination contributes to disparities in healthcare access, treatment, and outcomes, affecting marginalized groups' physical and mental well-being and perpetuating cycles of inequality.

Identity construction

Cultural Influences

Cultural heritage, traditions, values, and customs shape individual identities, influencing language, beliefs, and rituals.

social interaction

Interactions with family, peers, communities, and social institutions contribute to the formation of identity through socialization processes, role modeling, and feedback.

digital identities

With the rise of social media and online platforms, individuals curate and present aspects of their identity through profiles, posts, and interactions, influencing self-perception and social connections.

Social Dimension

nternal processes such as self-esteem, self-concept, and identity development theories (e.g., Erikson's stages of psychosocial development) play a role in shaping how individuals perceive and construct their identities.

Gendered world

Feminist Perspective

Feminist theories (e.g., liberal feminism, radical feminism, intersectional feminism) analyze power dynamics, patriarchy, and gender inequality, advocating for gender equity and dismantling oppressive structures.

Masculinity Services

Examines societal expectations and norms surrounding masculinity, addressing issues such as toxic masculinity, male privilege, and the impact on men's mental health and relationships.

Queer Theory

Challenges binary notions of gender and sexuality, emphasizing fluidity, nonconformity, and the importance of self-identification in understanding diverse experiences and identities.

Global Perspective

Recognizes cultural variations in gender roles and expressions, exploring how different societies construct and enforce gender norms, and the implications for individual agency and freedom.