Contests

TAP (Teachers Against Predjudice) Tenth Annual International Essay and Media Contest

 **Prizes** **:** $200 U.S. Savings Bond //**
 * // First place: // $300 U.S. Savings Bond **
 * // Second place:
 * // Third place: // $100 U.S. Savings Bond **

Essays must not exceed 750 words, and must be typed or neatly written, clearly organized and answer all parts of  **// For contact purposes only, all students ** must ** include their name, home address, contact //** phone number, school name, school phone number and grade. Also include an e-mail address, if available. Entries will not be returned and become the property of TAP.
 * // the question. //**
 * All entries must be postmarked by December 15, 2009. **

Answer the following question:


 * In real life, as in the movies, young people tend to find an affinity group, a group they can **
 * relate to and can focus on being a part of that group. **
 * Please give an example of a film or TV show that demonstrates how young people have **
 * overcome barriers that segregate or exclude other young people based on race, religion, **
 * gender, sexual orientation, socio-status, **or mental challenges, or other**  **
 * differences. What has this movie or show taught you? How can you incorporate what you **
 * have learned from this film or TV show into your life and help reduce or eliminate prejudice **
 * and discrimination? **
 * Please include the title of the TV show or film and give concrete examples. **
 * Please include the title of the TV show or film and give concrete examples. **

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