Stereotypes are a type of ‘shortcut’ to classifying the behaviours of others and they can be tremendously problematic. Stereotyping frequently involves inaccurate assessments and in turn, the unfortunate potential for people to react based on flawed judgements and to perpetuate harms. Reflecting on the prevalence of surveillance tools such as CCTV cameras and home security cameras, how might they intersect with labelling and stereotypes? What are some potential implications of this intersection?

For example: Consider the placement of the cameras, who might be captured in the images, and who owns or has access to the images.