Emerging and Early Adulthood Resources

Stereotype Threat: A Conversation with Claude Steele

Respond to the following questions in your notebook as you watch the video.

• What is the title of Claude Steele’s book?
• What is his research about?
• What is stereotype threat?
• What is underperformance in this context?
• How does underperformance manifest itself in the laboratory? 
• Which groups are affected by stereotype threat?
• What is the antidote for stereotype threat?
• What leads to a sense of identity safety?
• Describe your college adjustment.  Do you feel you have identity safety at Texarkana College?  Why?  Why not?  How can I help develop identity safety on campus for you?