Lesson 29 - Empathy and Inclusion
Empathy & Inclusion
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Quotes:
- "Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself." -- Mohsin Hamid
- "When you show deep empathy toward others, their defense energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it. That's when you can get more creative in solving problems." -- Stephen Covey
- "Learning to stand in somebody else's shoes, to see through their eyes, that's how peace begins. And it's up to you to make that happen. Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world." -- Barack Obama
- "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou
- What is the bystander effect? Is it a phenomenon where bystanders are less likely to help when there are more people present? Why do you think that happens?
- Do you think that bullying behavior can be contagious? Why or why not?
- What are some reasons bystanders might think they shouldn’t help someone in need?
- What is “diffusion of responsibility”? Have you ever noticed yourself waiting for someone else to respond to a situation that makes you uncomfortable?
- How can you work up the courage to help others? Can thinking about the person being hurt, and how they feel, help you understand the need to step in? Can it motivate you to imagine the regret you may feel if you don’t help? Do you think overcoming fear will feel good? Is it important to trust your gut? If you feel like something is wrong, should you act or ignore that feeling? Do you have to do something big, or, can small actions help too?
- If a situation seems too dangerous to step in, what are examples of other ways you can help? Can you tell a teacher or another trusted adult? Can you approach the person being bullied after the fact to offer sympathy and support? When should you call 911?
- What is a bystander revolution? Is it some kind of large-scale shift in how bystanders approach situations where help is needed? Is it a chain reaction where more and more bystanders choose to take action? Is it a new standard where people take initiative based on what’s needed and not what everyone else is doing?
- Do you think it has anything to do with changing our culture? Can it happen in a school?
- How can one person start a bystander revolution? Could it help to develop a habit of taking action? How? Could performing small acts of kindness, courage, or inclusion make a difference? If you consistently took action, do you think your peers would be more likely to do the same? How would you personally start a bystander revolution?