Identify one master status that will impact you as a speaker. What is one stereotype that an audience might make about you? What is one standpoint you have related to that stereotype? How might you address your master status and stereotype in your introduction?
What will be an ideal response?
Students are likely to identify race, ethnicity or gender as a master status. Depending on what came up during the class discussion, they might also identify other statuses. They should also be able to explain how this master status might affect them in a public speaking situation, a possible stereotype they face, and a standpoint they have because of this potential stereotype.
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