My Stereotypes

Throughout Everything I Never Told You, you can perceive the feelings of being an outsider, and being measured up against stereotypes. The reader can continue to see how the Lee family is reacting to Lydia’s death, now two months later. They are still treated as different, and they constantly stereotype, only to get some of them wrong later. People continue to criticize the Lee’s, known as one of the few Chinese families in Ohio, for what they look like, and what they think they should be like. In Everything I Never Told You, Jack had “never seen a Chinese person with blue eyes” (Ng 192), likely the cause of a stereotype that all people of Chinese descent have brown eyes. He continues on to mention to Lydia that “you know you’re the only girl in the school who’s not white”

Right outside a corner store, next to a stoplight, or at a park, there may be a homeless person asking for some sort of help; it can either be for a place to stay, money, or food. Many people are used to categorizing a group of people by a solo characteristic, known as a stereotype. Misconception, on the other hand, is a conclusion of someone or something that is wrong because it is based on faulty thinking or facts. Stereotypes and misconceptions appear to be similar, however, these two are not. A misconception is formed from having a stereotype. Stereotypes and misconceptions are built because many try, but are unable to understand a person or a group, or are just simply unwilling to understand the person or group. There are over a million

Music has always affected the society in which the notes are played. Times of class contained dignified pieces pleasing to the ear while times of upheaval produced performers with a bit of an edge. The arrival of rock and roll in the 1950s, at a time often deemed as a decade of concerns, does not fit the long thought pattern. This class will delve into the arrival of rock and roll and the decade that did not know what to do with the new sound.

Although race and ethnicity are delicate topics which are seldom discussed, it is vital in doing so as these two concepts are crucial since they shape much of our everyday interactions. A racial stereotype can be defined as generalizations associated with a specific race, nationality, or skin color. Prejudice is defined as the preconceived ideas of someone due to their group membership. Once these preconceived ideas begin to affect the way an individual is treated be it positive or negative, discrimination ensues. While racism is the belief that members of each race possess certain characteristics, or attributes that are superior or inferior, institutional racism transpires when the treatment of individuals based on their race becomes manifest in institutions (Steckley,2014). The

As I jotted down the answer to my geometry homework, I felt the vibrations of the floor trembling beneath my feet from the deafening screams of my parents. I continued my work, as I go uninterrupted by the daily routine argument. One day, I didn’t hear the screaming anymore, which was one of the biggest abnormalities in this household. I slunk halfway down the stairs and stretched my neck over the banister to catch a glimpse of what had happened without getting caught. The next thing I knew my older brother was standing by my side, his curiosity piqued. My mom broke the silence by peering her head around the corner of the living room, her eyes locked onto mine. As my brother and my cover were blown, we walked gingerly to the couch and sat down. I watched my mom’s stone cold face quiver out the words, “We...are....divorcing”. My face froze as if I was in a cartoon show. I tried to

False rape accusations can be incredibly destructive to the lives of those who are accused. As such, it is important that each case is investigated to the fullest extent possible and that the situations remain disclosed to the public until a verdict is reached. The idea of "innocent until proven guilty" must always be protected in our society; Allowing any case to ignore this philosophy is detrimental to freedom and due process all over the country. However, it is also very important to make sure that women and men can feel safe to report if they have been raped. People should not be shamed for reporting a rape, but they often are. Unfortunately, even the most cherished of people can turn out to be sexual predators. For example,

One’s posture is a factor in how they feel and are perceived by society. In Amy Cuddy’s editorial “Your iPhone is Ruining Your Posture - and Your Mood,” and her TED Talk “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are,” the topic of posture affecting social standing and emotion is explored with research and personal experience. Cuddy seems to firmly believe that posture is a key factor in one’s life. Jane E. Brody also delves into the conversation with her editorial, “Posture Affects Standing, and Not Just the Physical Kind,” in it she also agrees with Cuddy’s side while appealing more to emotion and using some research. Both editorials cover the same topic, but Cuddy’s appears to be stronger as it appeals to more areas of the rhetorical triangle.

There is so much social pressure on girls to look sexy, whether they are sexually active or not, for many reasons. The first reason that comes to mind is Hollywood, the media, and entertainment. Britney Spears first video when she was like 16 was her in a sexy Catholic school girl uniform, singing, “Hit me baby one more time.” Miley Cyrus, the new Britney Spears, has done racy photo shoots that suggests nudity, and recently come out with new provocative songs, which she accompanies with provocative attire. Now these two celebrities didn’t start out being sexy. They both reeled in their fan base on shows like the Mickey Mouse Club and Hannah Montana. So they already had a following of young girls “Tweens”, which mimicked their every

Stereotypes, prejudice, and racism feed off of society. But, in my early teen years, I did not have knowledge of such terms and how this negativity affected the person I have become and how my high school career began.

I was five years old when I was given my first baby doll. He was dressed with a blue shirt with a baseball on it and smelled faintly of inorganic baby powder. I took care of him as if I was raising my own child, quickly I became attached to him and strived to be the best mother I could possibly be. I would take him on play dates to my friend’s house where both our “kids” could play while us five year-olds would talk about the current world problems and the hardships of our preschool lives. The sound of plastic pots and pans filled the room while we made dinner for our children that also were made of the same painted plastic. The brightly colored plates were set on the table while I stayed by the stove that rumbled

Throughout my childhood living in North East Philadelphia I never felt out of the general public. I felt like everyone else. At the time I went to Anne Frank Elementary; a public school near my house. The school had a mix or races from Caucasian to Asian to African Americans. Not one group could be treated like a minority. Everyone respected each other; given that this is the city of “Brotherly Love”. It was in the year of 2006 when I was going to third grade that my parents wanted to live in the suburbs, so we moved from the city to suburbs. Just like that I went from a city with lots of races into a rich neighborhood with majority being Caucasian. I wasn’t really used to being the only brown skin in a population so this experience was different for me.

I know you're happy that you look good. Right? That is good to know. Some people that look different in many ways are ridiculed and ostracized by society - when they are lucky and if at worst, some may be harmed or even killed.

There is always a stigma attached when you say “NO.” Like black and white, we always associate a negative feeling to “no,” while in fact we should know by now there is more to the word than the refusal of the request or demand.

I have always been the “smart girl.” That was my stereotype, my cross to bear. It was definitely not the worst person to be. However, I always felt there was something missing. All my friends danced or sang or painted, and all I did was ace tests. I wanted to find a passion of my own, but I had no clue where to start.

“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story”.