Humility is the practice of recognizing one’s own strengths and limitations. It also involves being open-minded and considerate of others' perspectives.
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Showing humble adolescent characters in media can foster empathy, curiosity, and self-reflection among adolescent audiences, enabling them to approach challenges with both confidence and respect for others.
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Media should accurately represent humility as an important trait in adolescents, which varies based on their life experiences and identities, such as gender, sexuality, race, and disability. Some use humility to empathize with those facing similar struggles, while others use it to acknowledge their privileges and amplify marginalized voices. However, societal expectations of humility can clash with empowering women or people of color. Therefore, media should authentically show how adolescents' humility is shaped by their experiences, with the goal of fostering understanding, respect, and equity among diverse communities.
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HUMILITY
Thank you to the following Advisory Council members for helping put together this tip sheet: Jason Baehr, David Devries, Dr. Laurel Felt, Jill Hotchkiss, Dr. Marie-Louise Mares, Caroline Mehl, Hannah Minghella, and Jill Sanford
Thank you to the following research team for being a part of this project: Jasmine Baten, Mireille Karadanaian, and Marika Zappas
