Forced Choices

Set up: Post signs with different identity groups around the room. First
have a Gallery Walk where people can add identities they feel
are missing and post questions (using sticky notes) on the signs.
Discuss questions and clarify definitions prior to activity.
Activity: Read out a statement from list below. Have participants
move to stand under the identity sign that best suits their
answer. Solicit people to explain why they chose to stand where
they did. Try to get responses from a diverse range of
identities.
Questions:
- The identity
- The identity
- The identity
- The identity
me
- The identity
- The identity
- The identity
- The identity

I think about most

I think about least
I think people first see about me is
that I keep hidden / that people dont see about
Im most aware of at home / school / F&W /
I share in common with most of my friends is
I feel most uncomfortable talking about is
that most defined my experience growing up was ..

- An identity I want to learn more about

*If appropriate, open it up so participants can offer their
own prompts*
END: An identity I feel I can support others in better understanding
is
Go around and have people share why or how they feel they can
support others in this area.
Debrief: Have people look around and see the people that can be
resources to them now and throughout the summer. Remind the
group of their shared experience and knowledge. No one is an
expert in everything. We all have things to learn, and we all have
valuable things to share.
Examples of Identity Groups for Signs (for Forced Choices
activity)
- Age
- Body Size / Shape

Employment status
Education
Gender
Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation
Race
Ethnicity
Geography / Location (urban v. rural)
Class
Socio economic status
Family structure
Language
Religion
Faith / Spirituality
Ability / Disability
Health Status
Immigration Status
Nationality