There is an overwhelming majority of academics and professionals alike who staunchly believe that we are not born with hate in our hearts, but rather we learn how to hate.

QUESTION 1

Introduction

There is an overwhelming majority of academics and professionals alike who staunchly believe that we are not born with hate in our hearts, but rather we learn how to hate.

Racism, bigotry, sexism, etc. are all ideas we have learned from our environment. How?

INITIAL POST [300-word minimum]

For this discussion, you must include material from at least one (1) scholarly source [not including the textbook]:

Select one of the three forms of learning we’ve discussed in this chapter: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, or observational learning.

Explain how that form of learning creates stereotypes and prejudice that can result in hateful behavior, such as discrimination and/or violence.

Using the same form of learning, list at least one way to prevent or intervene and change the hateful, learned ideology.

QUESTION 2

After reading the attached article and watching the videos below related to bullying and “zero tolerance”, share your thoughts. If you have been bullied or were a person that did the bullying and feel comfortable doing so, please share those thoughts as well. What emotions did the videos evoke? As a teacher, how will you handle bullies in your classroom? Don’t just consider “zero tolerance”.

Be sure to respond to at least two classmates as required with all discussions. 

BATTLING BULLYING – School districts take new approach to bullies

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