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Other things teachers could incorporate into curriculum I Explore the NEW Golden Rule to guide action and thought- • "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" • 'Accept and respect the thoughts/ideas of others as you would have them do for you" Ten steps anyone can follow to embrace thought diversity in their environment: 1. Focus on the things that disrupt us not just the things that inspire us 2. Give up control and empower people to have influence over their unique thoughts and ideas 3. Allow individuals to define the community, not the community to define the individual 4. Stop being only comfortable with the words that create no tension 5. Align the community's values to reflect the realities of the people who live, learn and work there—don't impose thoughts and values on others 6. Challenge old templates and ways of doing things 7. See vulnerability as a strength. See the underrepresented as vital to the whole 8. Break down silos between groups of people 9. Respect those who think differently than you or who have different values.They are just as valid as you are 10. Celebrate the things that unite people in the community. Don't spend time or energy on the things that divide them 2013 Possible Essay Contest Questions—in order of preference 1. Prejudice and stereotypes affect the way we perceive and interact with each other each other, even when we don't realize it. How do stereotypes affect our society and how do they damage human rights? Reference the US Constitution, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the Bill of Rights in your answer. 2. Jokes or comments at the expense of a certain group of people are prominent in our community. Sometimes it's hard to tell what is ok and what is offensive. How do we use language to protect or violate human rights? Reference the US Constitution, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the Bill of Rights in your answer. 3. Describe a human rights movement that shapes our society today. What does it take to change society to protect human rights? Reference the US Constitution, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the Bill of Rights in your answer 4. In your own words, define equality and equity. Where do you see equality and equity or inequality and inequity in your community? Reference the US Constitution, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the Bill of Rights in your answer.