Some newspapers portray asylum seekers as scroungers, living in comfort in luxury hotels at the taxpayer's expense. On the other hand, campaigners report humiliating and degrading treatment at centres, with some asylum seekers on hunger strike in protest. Can both these pictures be accurate? Which is nearer to the reality? How would you find out?
A Mori poll last year showed that 15 to 18-year-olds were more likely than adults to have negative opinions about refugees and asylum seekers.
Why might this be? What influences young people's attitudes? Are prejudices fuelled by ignorance? Some young people change their views when they hear real stories of refugees. Does knowing someone as a person change your view of their group?
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