This is an interesting example of how race influences our judgement and actions.
Category Archives: Video
Chimamanda Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story
“Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.” TED Talks
Is More Choice Always Better? Examining Cultural Assumptions
Americans are taught that more choice is better, but not all cultures are the same. Sheena Iyengar studies choices and ideas about them cross culturally, encouraging listeners to question their own assumptions.
A sense of humor about Afghanistan? Artist Aman Mojadidi shows how
Afghan-American artist Aman Mojadidi calls himself “Afghan by blood, redneck by the grace of god.” Playing off his two identities, the TED Fellow’s bold, funny, thought-provoking artwork explores jihad, gangsterism, consumers and corruption in modern Afghanistan.
http://www.ted.com/talks/a_sense_of_humor_about_afghanistan_an_artist_shows_how.html
Cultural Differences – Video Resource
One of the challenges of international business is encountering people whose ideas of politeness are different from your own. This commercial for HBSC bank provides an example.
Transgender Acceptance – Video Resource
This Argentinean bank commercial features a transgender woman. It talks about tolerance and teach us that all people are the same even if they are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Awareness Test – Perception – Video Resource
We pay attention to some things and not others… This video illustrates how our perception encourages us to see some things and not others!
Abet – Ethiopia’s First Girls Band Feat Haile Roots- Video Resource
What do you think of when you think of Ethiopia? This music video by an Ethiopian girl band might challenge some of those stereotypes!
To All the Little Black Girls With Big Names – Video Resource
A poem by Sha’Condria “iCon” Sibley of the 2012 National Poetry Slam Championship team, Team SNO (Slam New Orleans). The importance of names, stereotypes, and identity are addressed in this poem.
How To Tell People They Sound Racist – Video
Ever have a hard time telling someone that they said something racist? Great advice in this video!
Intercultural Resources 