Hearts & Minds 2

Hearts & Minds (2) is an excellent resource manual that's been designed to encourage participants by way of interactive exercises, mini-case studies and role play to achieve the following outcomes: 1) Identify different types of discrimination 2) Examine their own cultural backgrounds 3) Raise awareness about prejudices and preconceptions 4) Empower a sense of human dignity and social responsibility 5) Recognize how cultural differences may impact behaviour. 6) Reduce conflict. 7) Acknowledge Stereotypes 8) Identify individual and organizational attitudes towards diversity and equality. The activities have been divided into the following eight sections: 1) Gender Discrimination 2) Disability Discrimination 3) Sexuality 4) Transexual/Transgender 5) Racial Discrimination 6) Ageism 7) Religious Beliefs Each activity is generally presented in the following format with variations: 1) Name, to identify the exercise 2) Brief description of the purpose of the exercise 3) Normal time allotment 4) Equipment required 5) Consumable materials needed 6) Procedures suggesting how the exercise should be conducted 7) Short conclusion section 8) Helpful trainers notes Furthermore, this activity book encourages the use of interactive exercises, mini-case studies and role plays in which participants can actively engage in situations that help participants deal with diversity and equality issues privately, in the workplace, as well as the wider community. www.delroyconstantine-simms.com