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This simulation exercise lets the players experience that contradictory messages can be hidden under communication.
Game details
Roles and labels
Game that allows to identify the negative and positive aspects of roles / labels; perception of the effects of preconceived ideas, of stigmatization.
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This game was automatically translated from Romanian.
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Everything you need to play this game
- markers, labels, tape, paper, twine or hats
A step-by-step guide to play the game
1
Each player will be given a role / tag to wear on his head (alcoholic, manager, stoner, person with motor impairments, casualty, obese, etc.) and will not be allowed to look at it.
2
Participants interact as if they were at a party, socializing, behaving with others according to the role placed on their head.
3
At least two observers will be appointed.
They will not intervene to give additional directions unless the participants need help.
4
The game will end when the players realize what is written on the tag on their head.
5
At the end, the group meets for a discussion starting from the following questions:
- How did you feel when you were treated by others .... (according to the label / role played)?
- How did you feel when you played the role?
- How can stereotypes affect people?
- How can we change preconceived ideas / stereotypes?
and so on
Extra game information
Other label suggestions: ignore me, behave surprised, laugh at everything I say, etc.
You can generate the list of labels / stereotypes based on the needs of the group or school community.
What people said about this game
Vicky Konstantinidou
Project Coordinator Ladies Union of Drama GR
12 September, 2019
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