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The
Scenes
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Linda, Ted, and Al could be friends, but racist and sexist assumptions
drive them apart. How can they learn to bridge the gaps?
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Anna, Jim, and Pete came to the party together. But as Jim and
Pete keep drinking, Anna wonders if they should leave together.
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Jessica
has been drinking at a Mardi gras party. She’s been
flirting with Nick, but should she accept his invitation to
go upstairs and “get some more beads”?
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When
Nicole took Tom back to her room, she just wanted to kiss.
He wanted more. Will he abide by her wishes?
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Objectives
& Discussion Topics
SCENE
I: : Linda, Ted, and Al (Racism and Sexism)
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What subtle prejudices does each of us carry with us and where
do they come from?
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Othering: how do generalizations about people dehumanize them?
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What is the best way to get to know someone who is different?
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II: The Party (Substance Abuse)
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Choices about drinking behavior: responsible drinking vs. problem
drinking.
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Binge drinking.
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Drinking and driving.
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Alcohol poisoning.
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III: Nick & Jessica at the Party (Sexual Communication
and Substance Abuse)
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Does Alcohol effect jugement and control? Is there a link
between alcohol and sexual assault?
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What are date rape drugs?
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Do we experience conflicted emotion around sexuality?
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Do we use sexuality to gain acceptance. If so, can we control
the results?
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Does language create a rape-prone culture?
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How do you assert your desire if someone isn’t listening?
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IV: Tom and Nicole at her place (Sexual Assault)
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What is rape? Is it sex or assault?
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What do you do when your partner says "No"?
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Who rapes and who gets raped?
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How can you avoid potentially dangerous situations? Do you always
know when you are in one?
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What can you do if you have been sexually assaulted?
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The
Sex & Drugs Show
This
hybrid show covers the basics of substance abuse and sexual
communication/sexual assault. Behaviors discussed include
types of drinking behavior, the effect of substance abuse
on academic performance, what happens when alcohol and sexual
communication collide, as well as the difficult subject of
date rape.
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