The Alien Invasion Exercise: Creating an Experience of Diversity
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The authors developed the Alien Invasion Exercise in which they use action methods to help people experience the role messages and the stereotyping to which diverse groups are subjected. The authors describe the exercise and offer instructions and suggestions for its use.
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