Social Stereotypes

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

Based upon the lecture it is now my opinion that race is an ideology and should not be considered a physical fact. As presented in the lecture, just because someone appears to be black, does not mean they should be classified as solely “black.” The example given about Barack Obama having a white birth mother and black birth father, and yet he is classified as black. I am curious to know if Obama himself classifies himself as black, or if this is something the public classifies him as. I think most people consider race as a physical fact but should not. An example being when someone appears to be Asian, but in reality they could be a mixture of different ethnicities. Many stereotypes are based upon physical facts, rather than the actual knowledge

Stereotyping leads to prejudice. If I am walking in a park and I see a group of people walking towards me (lets say all are white males) and they are dressed up and look very nice. I do not panic, now another group is walking towards me and now this group is all men (African Americans) and they are dressed and conduct themselves just the same as the first group, but I panicked with this group. Why because I stereotyped the second group and if I was prejudice no matter how they dressed or acted I would be afraid of them because they are black. I judge them based on skin color and not on individuality.

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.

The group communication norms were enforced by each other within the groups I surveyed. No one particular individual had the power or status to enforce the communication norms and if they did it did not show per the survey results. Many of the groups I learned about through my surveys had one thing in common and that was, the groups did not have a leader in the sense many wanted all members to participate and felt if the group had a leader then others might not continue their participation as they were very worried about the group and fairness to all members. That has not been my experience though in groups I have a participated in. For example, I had the opportunity in being a part of a panel for children toys. Within this group there was

Those who deny biological advantages for either sex are flying in the face of scientific evidence (Moir and Moir 2000, p118.) Ensuring equality between men and women is taking on a new appearance. As we mature as a culture and continue to strive for the rights of citizens to become truly equal in the social context of our lives, regardless of race or gender (religion has a lot further to go in this area), we are presented with new obstacles to overcome. Sure, as adult citizens we may feel that there is equal opportunity available to all, but unless we have had an upbringing and education that has provided the right platform from which we can develop to our potentials, these opportunities are merely a front for equality. When analysed

We realize this, and think about the assumptions we’ve made, sometimes it's too late, and sometimes...not so much.

Several types of attitudes, norms and beliefs that may increase the likelihood of stigmatizing/discriminatory behaviors among the public are covered in reviews by Schomerus, Lucht, et al. (2011), Kulesza et al (2013), Lloyd et al (2013), and Room (2005). Below we focus our review on those influences on stigma that may be modifiable (i.e., can be targeted most directly at the level of the public or policy). These aspects include (1) blame, (2) the extent to which substance dependence is viewed as a mental illness, (3) moral versus biological views of addiction, (4) stereotypes of unpredictability and dangerousness, (5) labeling, (6) lack of education/training among healthcare professionals, (7) lack of contact with individuals with SUDS, (8) the media, and (9) structural stigma. Other, likely non-modifiable correlates of public stigma (e.g., demographic factors, substance of choice, method of

There is a huge difference between the way in which the two groups are labeled. A group of white young men may have been called “rebellious” but young black men being called “thugs” presents a more serious threat to society. Due to these stereotypes “thugs” often get the reputations of being dangerous, yet a “rebellious teen” might get sympathy due to the fact that he or she is young. When in reality everyone should be held equally accountable for their actions and no particular race or group of people should cause this responsibility to be differed. Also, within the job market there is discrimination based on the hues of one’s skin. In an experiment done at Duke University, college students were asked to choose between job candidates who presented identical resumes. The results of the experiment concluded that the African American candidates were more discriminated against. Race does not determine the skill level nor expertise of a person and this study exemplifies the common trend with the job markets in the United States.

At a thematic level, my story draws on three ideas explored by Adichie in her own writing. She explores the complicated relationships within a family and the impacts of violence in ‘Cell One’, while examining cultural stereotypes in ‘A Private Experience’. I have attempted to adapt these ideas to an Australian context by drawing on my own experiences. In my story, ‘The Distance Between’, the protagonist and his mother are isolated from their extended family by physical distance as well as social distance. Key passages intend to illustrate that Jackson comes from a ‘wealthier’ background, while his cousins come from ‘poorer’ ones:

The most important thing I learned in this course was the immense role race plays in our daily lives. From daily interactions to advancement in occupational roles, race predetermines one’s social mobility due to prejudice and stereotypes. The function of race sheds light on the adversities I may face in the future because of my gender and race. My favorite chapter from this book was the third chapter on culture because it demonstrated the variations in cultures and how it influences our behavior. I found the globalization and diffusion of culture to be relevant due to the increasing role of technology and the Internet. The Internet is gaining momentum due to transmission of cultures, news, job advertisements, online dating, and the spread of new ideas. This allows us to gain insight on various societies and become more encultured.

Modern day man always seems to look for something more of his world. Much of humanity suffers from a selfish greed that spawns from such inventions as welfare and the like. I find that this greed is quite appauling, that some people can truly fend for themselves, and choose not to, or constantly sulk about how they did not get what they hoped for.

There is a misconception that your neighborhood shapes who you are as a person. However, that cannot be proven because there are exceptions to both sides. There have been cases where people who come from wealthy neighborhoods commit horrible crimes, and there are also cases where people from “bad” neighborhoods who have made a powerful and positive impact in society. I believe that your neighborhood does not define who you are as a person; it’s purely subjective.

Stereotyping is to categorize a group of people based on certain characteristics, such as race, religion, nationality, and sex. Stereotyping is to make negative judgments and is hurtful to people. People like to be known as individuals and not categorized based on a negative stereotype. People can also have difficulty coping with the situation of being stereotyped and can have issues with their self-esteem or decision making. To actively eliminate stereotypes, everyone should respect and appreciate others’ differences. Spend time to learn about different cultures, avoid making assumptions, and take the time to learn and understand people as individuals.

Languages are a very complex part of human lives, it affects everything we do and how we communicate with the people around us. As stated by Bates (2011), A knowledge of different language can change and improve people’s life by making the salient aspects of it obvious that they did not know were there, language also contributes to the economic side of society as well as social, political and cultural, this is beneficial to the modern society as these 4 aspects play an important part and help with people’s perceptions (Bates, 2011).. Stereotypes play an immense part in society as this is often the first comprehension people have with different cultures but not all stereotypes are of foreign cultures, most of the stereotypes people deal with on a daily basis are regional ones (Phillips, 2010). Regional stereotypes are not entirely based on race or appearance but somewhat based on accent, an example of this is southern American English compared to standard American English (Phillips, 2010).