“People make assumptions, or use words that are offensive – and they don’t mean it… Well, sometimes they do, but let’s focus on the times that they don’t. “ In episode 6, Olivia and Nick have a conversation about the assumptions we make and how when we realise we have made a mistake, we feel uncomfortable. They ask us to embrace the discomfort and use it to motivate us to learn. Together they discuss why Person-first vs. Identity-first language is important to be aware of, how we can learn from our mistakes, challenge our own prejudices, and how we can apologise and take accountability. QUESTIONS 1. What assumptions do people make about you? How does that make you feel? 2. How can we best be open and upfront when people make incorrect assumptions about us? 3. When you feel uncomfortable, what strategies can you use to make that a positive discomfort – rather than get angry or try and hide from it? RESOURCES This Discussion Guide offers you ideas for how to talk about these videos with the young people in your life [https://bit.ly/3Gp407W]. PRTV Season 4 is part of our “REAL TALK SERIES”, created in partnership with the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) and with support from the William Buckland Foundation. Produced by Momentum Studios Australia.
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