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Does soceitical expectations and living conditions affect how people view someone? Ponyboy Curtis, Cherry, and Johnny are all people who are affected by soceitical expectations because people expect them to conform to what they think of similar people, since they do have similar living conditions. Ponyboy and Johnny are part of a social group called the Greasers, and since many others think of poor people as people who steal and are thugs who are parts of gangs, as Dally does, Ponyboy and Johnny are not. The Socs are the rich kids of the town, and most people expect them to be snobs who do not care about anything, but Cherry isn’t. Ponyboy, Johnny, and Cherry are Outsiders of their groups because they

She defies the stereotypes imposed on her and embodies a strikingly utopian female character; her fiercely independent nature and open-minded views on religion and love among various other issues startles even Saeed. In the first few months on her own, she acknowledges that “in some moments, equal or even surpass the loathsomeness and dangerousness that her family had warned her about” but “she was determined to survive, and so she did.”(22) Despite society bearing down, her nature is to overcome. Her background has never included comfort and thus gives her a larger capacity to endure difficult situations and understand those of different backgrounds. The contrast she has with her surroundings gives her ease in making new connections. Her past gives her the ability to move beyond differences, forming new communities and ways of survival. Opposed to Nadia, without the comfort of uniformity, Saeed is lacking, though he does remain close to his family and to a religion that has not been useful to Nadia. Which brings attention to the overall nature of Nadia’s relationship with Saeed. Juxtaposing Nadia against Saeed, Hamid wants to challenge typical gender and religious stereotypes. On their first date, Nadia asserts that “Nothing is going to happen...When I say you should come over, I’m not saying I want your hands on me”(26). Typically, the male plays the

Do soceital expectations and living conditions affect how people view someone? Ponyboy Curtis, Cherry, and Johnny are all people who are affected by soceital expectations because people expect them to conform to what they think of similar people, since they do have similar living conditions. Ponyboy and Johnny are part of a social group called the Greasers, who are the poor people in the town, and since many others think of poor people as people who steal, are thugs, and are parts of gangs, as Dally does, Ponyboy and Johnny are not. The Socs are the rich kids of the town, and most people expect them to be snobs who do not care about anything, but Cherry is not. Ponyboy, Johnny, and Cherry are Outsiders

“This Is What It Means To Say Phoenix, Arizona” discusses the physical and mental journey of Victor, a Native American man in the state of Washington, as he goes to Phoenix, Arizona to claim his father’s remains and his savings account. While on this journey, Victor learns about himself, his father, and his Indian culture with the help of his estranged friend, Thomas Builds-the–Fire. The author, Sherman Alexie, plays on the stereotypes of Native Americans through the characters of Victor and Thomas. While Thomas is portrayed as the more traditional and “good” Native American, Victor comes across as the “bad” Native American. Through the use of this binary relationship, Alexie is able to illustrate the transformation of these characters as

Jumping into a burning building is one of the things that the boys from the “Greaser Gang” would do for each other. When the main character, Ponyboy, jumps into a burning church to save children from the flames, his two gang members and family, Johnny and Dally, jump in after him to help get the children out and ensure that he can get out. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton shows two main themes. These themes show many examples of stereotyping could lead to misjudgment of people and to be loyal to the people around you, especially the ones close to you.

Diversity always flourishes when people do not stereotype each other, but do meaningful actions in life. In The Outsiders, by S.E Hinton, the author explores qualities of characters in society when challenged greatly and what happens when the general population stereotypes. The book starts out with conflicts between Greasers, who are in poverty, and Socs, who rich and spoiled. Both classes believe the stereotypes against one another, and the characters soon come to realize that not all of them are true, and that all people have their own problems. This all starts happening after Johnny, a suspicious and scared Greaser kills a Soc who was drowning Ponyboy, the main character and narrator of the story, in a fountain.

Fruitvale Station (2013) was a realistic film dealing with the issues of race, family, and personal development. Oscar was an inspiring character who may have started on a negative and disruptive path, but truly tried to clean up and fix his mistakes. The film presented a rational view of the shocking event which took place in the Oakland station in 2009, shedding more light on the personal issues and past experiences of the benign Oscar Grant. Director Ryan Coogler was able to answer looming questions people may be wondering about the case—what really occurred and why did it have to result in a death. This 2009 extreme incident became a controversial and typecasting topic surrounding Oakland and all over California.

Stereotypes have been around for a long time. In S.E. Hinton’s book of The Outsiders, the setting takes place in the 1960’s on the West and East sides of town. That’s where people are stereotyped as either a Greaser or a Soc based on where they live. The setting affects the characters by developing their personality based on their status, behavior, and where they live.

Professional athletes have a platform that many others do not have. While we have seen stereotypes evolve within the sports field there has also been many instances in which sports have been used to create change. In 1966, the Texas Western basketball team won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national title. The team started five African American players in the title game. In “Glory Road” this revelation is a big deal.

The troublesome kid in the back, maybe the most mischievous yet everyone sensed more than what came to surface. Nine times out of ten, these are the people we least expect. The Outsiders proves the two teen rivals, the beat-down and misunderstood Greasers and the picket fence Socs. S.E Hinton’s, The Outsiders, proves that the Greasers aren’t the only victims.

In the book The Outsiders by S.E Hinton, the main character, Ponyboy, experiences the effect that stereotypes have on “Socs” and “Greasers”. Ponyboy is trying to find his place in the world, but is interrupted by the labels that society gives him. The Socs make the Greasers’ situation worse,by being a constant danger to the Greasers. There are three topics addressed in the powerful novel. The fight between the rich and the poor, the power of friendship, and what it means to be a hero.

Imagine being hurt to the point you have trouble making rational decisions and you over-indulge on unhealthy foods. Well that is what is likely to happen when you face a negative stereotype.This study was done by April Kemick at the University of Toronto. People don't accept others the way they are because of stereotypes and prejudice.

The Outsiders "Maybe the two different worlds we live in weren't so different, We saw the same sunset. " In 1967 S.E Hinton wrote the Outsiders about how different people lives are. the Outsiders are about a group of boys facing difficulties against life. Two different worlds collied making a huge mess.

The runaway By conlan sykes i’m pretty sure this is a real book name but who cares

In the beginning of the film we see how assumptions and stereotypes sting and cross boundaries in the lives of everyday citizens, as with the story of Farhad. For example, there is a scene “Play the gehan in your own time,what you want?,i'm i making a