How would you feel if it was you?

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Short description

This activity is about showing personal stories as a way to engage the participants emotionally. Through the showing of three videos, the participants are presented with real-life stories about hate speech. Afterwards, they are invited to discuss what thoughts and emotions the videos stirred.

Aims & Objectives

  • To engage the participants emotionally through real-life stories.
  • To put faces on the consequences of hate speech.

Material and equipment needed

Requirements for facilitators

As the topic of hate speech in general may elevate arousel and spur disagreement, it is important to set a scene of seriousness and empathy.

Instructions

Step by step explanation

Activity 1. Watch and discuss videos (60 min)

  • Find one or more videos displaying personal real-life stories on online hate speech. For instance, search on YouTube to find a suitable story. It could be about victims and consequences, online gaming culture, etc.
  • Show the participants the video or videos. After the video/videos, let the participants discuss the following questions.
  • What made the biggest impression on you?
  • Did you relate to anything?
  • Did it change how you perceive certain things?
  • What similarities and differences do you see between the different stories?
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