Course Content
Context
The full context of module 7, Incitement to Hatred
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Learning Path 1 – Focusing on Terms, Distinctions, and Sharing Experiences
Focusing on terms, distinctions, and sharing experiences
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Learning Path 3 – Remedial Action Plans for Faith Leaders
Remedial Action Plans for Faith Leaders
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Learning Path 4 – Artistic Outreach for Faith Leaders
Artistic Outreach for Faith Leaders
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Complete List of Peer-to-Peer Activities
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Module 7: Incitement to Hatred

Peer-to-Peer Activity: Positioning

Overview

This activity may be used as an icebreaker to encourage participants to “take a stand” against hate speech. The visual effect may encourage participants to contemplate their thoughts and beliefs throughout the session. Alternatively, facilitator may use this activity as a springboard for group discussion.

Competencies

INTRODUCTION

  • This activity may be used as a “visual” icebreaker for a first session of Commitment VII. It may also be used to initiate group discussion about incitement to hatred and other elements associated with Commitment VII. 
  • Facilitator may print Positioning Signs (under Resources tab) to post on either side of the room.

ACTIVITY

  • Participants stand up and position themselves along a continuum in the room. 
  • The left side of the continuum represents “faith actors are more often perpetrators of hate speech.” The right side represents “faith actors are more often victims of hate speech.” 
  • Participants decide where to position themselves along this continuum (on either end or somewhere in the middle). 
  • Once participants return to their seats, they might discuss where they chose to stand on the continuum and why. 

CONCLUSION

  • Facilitator may consider repeating this activity at the end of the lesson so participants can re-evaluate their perspectives about hate speech.