Social Stereotypes

We live in a very classless society, and when we feel someone is a high achiever we show or feel contempt towards them, which is commonly referred to as the 'tall poppy syndrome '. This idea is excluding wealthy or successful people in Australian society. Australian 's strong belief of egalitarianism and anti-authoritarianism are foregrounded with relationships to the discourse of class in society.

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

High and lower class positions leave out the middle classman. I am considered middle class and I feel that we are over looked. The upper

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.

The major distinguishing factors of the upper class compared to the rest of society is their education, occupation, and their ideals. Most major leaders in any industry have attended top institutions that are known for their prestigious alumni, it is shown that “54% of corporate leaders and 42% of political leaders only attended twelve schools which include schools such as Yale and Stanford” (Reynolds). Many of these institutions do not just rely on good grades, but also on social profile and it is shown that it is practically impossible to flunk out of American colleges since the seventies (Codevilla). These persistent school trends show the close minded atmosphere that racks the upper class, which also leads to less disagreements due to the fact that so many ideas receive no competition from other major elites. Their occupations are also very consistent, they tend to “command top societal posts which gives them authority over financial, educational, social, civic, and cultural institutions” (Reynolds). Many top leaders who are not of the upper class through birth are socialized in, which

What if I were to tell you that you that for the rest of your life, you would be unfairly judged, and possibly even discriminated against, based on false perceptions and ideas gathered from influences that only resemble you in the vaguest of ways, most likely being, skin color? And what if no matter how an individual person chooses to carry oneself, they will still commonly be regarded as a member of said misconceptions? Enter, stereotype: “A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.”(1)

A "stereotype" can be defined simply as; a process for making metal printing plates, or a plate made by this process (the process of a stereotype). Another definition for the word, more commonly used, means a simplified or standardized conception and/or image of a particular group.

“28 days until my escape,” I think as I look in the mirror of my cramped, European style bathroom. A short blond haired, blue eyed girl stares back at me, reminding me how much I want to grow another couple inches. “Maybe then I’ll look like an 17 year old”. Back in my room I look the plans I have spent so long working on, and throw them under a loose floorboard. I’m in the kitchen rushing to grab breakfast when my mom walks in.

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

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

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

I conceal my face with layers of makeup hoping that half a bottle of BB cream will be enough to make me as flawless as Kylie Jenner look on the cover of Seventeen magazine. I use innumerous acne medications, aspiring to be as unblemished as the girls in the Clean and Clear commercials. I reject bags of M&Ms and fudge brownies thinking that my sacrifices will make me “love my body” as much as the emaciated Victoria Secret models love theirs (see appendix A). I routinely shave my legs and armpits and pluck my eyebrows with fear of becoming the hairy woman the media deems horrendous. I do everything, yet feel like I am nothing. Nothing compared to the beautiful women pictured on television, magazines, and