Social Stereotypes

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

On a daily bases people make excuses for everything. Everything meaning our actions and the things that we say. Common things that we make excuse for deal with sexist, racist, and heterosexist comments. Sexist is classified as saying that one sex is better than the other. An example of this is someone calling a male or female something that they are not. I do not like this because we are all humans and deserve to be respected and not called something that is degrading. We all know that racist is downgrading one race compared to another. An example of this is, saying that all black people are loud and ghetto. We all act the same but some people do certain things different from others. That’s just there way of living. I do not think that just because one person acts one way the whole race does also. Heterosexist is defined as heterosexuality is better than all other expressions. An example of this would be talking about how a guy dresses and calling him gay. I do not agree with this as well because it is good to stand out and be your own person not matter how others see you.

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.

In today's world there are many prejudices towards society's standards and it affects people negatively especially women. Being attractive can get you anywhere. Having good looks and a nice body gets you places most of the time. It is harsh but it is the truth. A social experiment has actually found that to be true.

This past discussion that we had in class was very interesting. Growing up in the world that we live in you tend to see things on social media but not really grasp the idea of what you saw. I really did not learn about any of this growing up. The idea of multiple genders I didn’t see it in my schools my parents did not really talk about it. To be honest they did not talk about that topic at all. I don’t know if they are ignorant on that topic or they refuse to acknowledge it. I’ve seen and heard people talk about it but I’ve never really knew about it. It wasn’t until I went to class and that I learned more in depth into it. Growing up in a strict religious Caribbean household there is a lot of conversations that do not happen. I think they would lowkey

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

Socially constructed stereotypes play a role in the way that female professionals are perceived in the workplace (Wolfson 44). If there were firm-wide regulations for professional attire that were applicable to both women and men, then it would be appropriate. Female lawyers have a long-standing effort of “pushing boundaries of what is considered appropriate for the courtroom (Farmer 5).” A private firm can make the determination to enforce a dress code, but it cannot be discriminatory towards protected classes such as sex or religion, therefore, it is not appropriate for firms to restrict attire monitoring to female attorneys (Title VII, EEOC).

I was raised to respect others as I would want to be respected, no matter the circumstance or consequence. Growing up in a nonjudgmental household, I established a foundation towards my personal opinions used today. Before I reached school-age, I realized all people are unique and beautiful. I encountered many life-long friends of each color, sexual orientation, and religion imaginable. Presently, I have begun seeing the endless methods of discrimination. The unfortunate misconception in which all persons should conform to one belief system has tainted our nation. I believe everyone has a right to be heard and appreciated without wrongful perception of character.

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.

For Germans, "Gemuetlichkeit"- a nice and comfortable home is highly valued and cleanliness and tidiness are valued. Many Germans consider that a person should remove their shoes before entering a home.

As an individual in a society where racism, sexism, and discrimination is very common, I unintentionally stereotype a person when I first see them. Admitting this fault seems very judgemental and inconsiderate of me, but it just shows how our society enabled this; no one was born as a person who judges another by appearance. Although, stereotyping is something that shouldn’t be followed and constantly doing it could lead no being named a bigot.

Since birth, people categorize similar circumstances and objects. Though this is an effective, positive method to use during the first years of life, it turns into a negative habit once it is used to group people or attributes that don’t necessarily fit for the entire group. This where stereotypes begin to fester.

I get the new issue of Cosmopolitan every month and each issue is pretty close to being the exact same. It’s filled with ads for the clothing brands, the latest beauty products and usually advice columns on sex or how to get a man. There was a story titled 3 Super Feminine Trends That Are Already Dominating NYFW, and it showed several photos of models walking down the runway in New York Fashion Week. Each one of the models looks emaciated. Their collar bones are popping out, their legs look like toothpicks, and the clothes that they are modeling are just hanging off of them, they don't even fit! I’ve always noticed how thin models were, and I’ve never understood why being extremely thin was a requirement to be a model. Its sad that a woman that is a size 4 is considered ‘plus size.’ The clothing ads include extremely photoshopped models, with thin bodies and perfect skin.

When it comes to the topic of stereotypes, most of us will readily agree that each and every one of us fits into at least one of them regarding our gender, age, race, and more. Where this agreement is usually developed is on the question of whether or not we know how to respond to these stereotypes. Therefore, it can be said that the stereotypes imposed on one individual can cause him or her to stimulate personal insecurities as a young person. Yet, as they mature, they are able to realize that one can avoid this phase of self-deprecation by not embodying those negative stereotypes, thereby emphasizing that although one doesn’t have control of the stereotypes, they can still resist the negative impacts.