Lesson 5: Confronting Bullying, Bigotry, and Discrimination

“To preserve this shared history of anguish, to keep it vivid and real so that evil can be combated and contained, we are here to consecrate this memorial and contemplate its meaning for us.”

— President Bill Clinton

The Holocaust happened because things like bullying, bigotry, stereotyping, and discrimination were allowed and accepted.

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What is stereotyping?

Stereotyping is when people make assumptions about a group of people based on things like their race, gender, or where they’re from.
Stereotypers judge groups of people based on bigotry, rather than respecting and judging each person as an individual.

— President Bill Clinton

What should you do if I see things like bullying, bigotry, stereotyping, or discrimination?

Don’t be a bystander, say something!
What is a bystander?

A bystander is someone who sees something happening but doesn’t ge involved or help.
Examples of being a bystander include:

- Watching a game instead of playing
- Watching someone get bullied and choosing to not intervene or speak up against the bully
If you see someone facing hatred or bigotry, step up and protect them, or tell a trusted adult. Speaking out can make a difference.