Deconstructing stereotypes

Sabelo Dube

To conscientize people of the various groups, boxes and categories they put themselves and others in, and to help them take the extra step in getting to know the 'other' beyond whatever pre-held assumptions, Sabelo prepared a stand and presentation on stereotypes and how we easily form them. He created a "share sheet" asking people to share who they are and what stereotype about them they want to deconstruct. "Stereotypes are not always false, neither are they always negative nor only about minorities," Sabelo says. "It's easier for any one of us to stand from afar and come up with conclusions about people based on some assumptions, but its also way easier to make the effort and start the conversation."