WEDNESDAY SECTION - October 14, 2015

Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do by Claude M. Steele, published by W.W. Norton and Company, 2011

From the publisher: “The acclaimed social psychologist offers an insider’s look at his research and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity. Claude M. Steele, who has been called ‘one of the few great social psychologists,’ offers a vivid first-person account of the research that supports his groundbreaking conclusions on stereotypes and identity. He sheds new light on American social phenomena from racial and gender gaps in test scores to the belief in the superior athletic prowess of black men, and lays out a plan for mitigating these ‘stereotype threats’ and reshaping American identities.”

Faculty are invited to participate in either the Tuesday or Wednesday section of this book discussion as their schedule allows. All participants will receive a copy of the book ahead of time. Lunch will be provided.

√ Program counts toward the ALIT Certificate