{"id":11213,"date":"2024-08-01T18:24:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T15:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/?p=11213"},"modified":"2024-08-01T22:37:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T19:37:15","slug":"youth-exchange-on-stereotypes-and-prejudices-in-our-childhood-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/en\/news\/youth-exchange-on-stereotypes-and-prejudices-in-our-childhood-stories.html","title":{"rendered":"Youth Exchange on Stereotypes and Prejudices in Our Childhood Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

Six young people left the summer heat behind to spend nearly two weeks in Oldenburg, a small, cool, and friendly town in Germany, which hosted this year\u2019s football World Cup. From June 6-18, 2024, they, along with participants from Estonia, Ireland, Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Germany, delved into the world of childhood tales and stories, exploring the stereotypes and prejudiced behaviors they had ingrained in us. Through various theatrical and digital tools, they aimed to change, rewrite, and rebuild these narratives. Their report is as follows:<\/strong>

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\u201cOn the first morning, we started with introductory games to get to know each other better. After that, we agreed with some important rules and discussed the tasks and programs we will face over the next two weeks. In the afternoon, we were divided into teams and sent on a \u2018treasure hunt\u2019 in the city of Oldenburg. Our task was to find famous tourist attractions, proving we had found them with photos. During this activity, we got to know each other and the city better.

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On the second morning, the we learned about the 8 key competencies and shared our own experiences, memories, and dreams using a drawn tree. The next program introduced one of the exchange\u2019s key themes: the concepts of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Working in groups, we discussed, illustrated, and supported these concepts with facts and concrete examples, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of their true meanings. This was followed by a game, played by three teams, with different contests judged by a jury. In this competition, participants measured their skills in various games, but some teams began to feel something was amiss. It turned out that the winning team had been predetermined from the start, making all efforts by the other teams futile. This \u2018rigged game\u2019 prompted reflection among the participants, leading to deeper discussions about childhood stories and situations affecting entire countries. The day concluded with an intercultural evening, where each country presented their homeland through videos, presentations, dances, or childhood stories. Participants then tasted the foods, drinks, and snacks brought by representatives from other countries.

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