Stereotypes In The Outsiders

In the book the outsiders Ponyboy is the main character. He is mainly distinctive from the rest of the characters by his physical traits and by his actions. Ponyboy was harassed several times by the Socs just because he was a greaser. Overall Ponyboy didn't use his head before he his actions. It caused him to get into many accidents such as when he was jumped in the beginning of the story because he walking home from the movie theaters by himself. Not only did Ponyboy not use his head he also was altruistic. An example of this is when he ran into the burning church to save kids even though it could have killed him.

Have you ever thought that one specific group was being judged or discriminated against based on superficial characteristics alone? The young adult novel, The Outsiders, by S.E Hinton demonstrates the abuse of the lower class, the Greasers, by the higher class, the Socs, and reveals the social hierarchy that remains in the world to this day. This book reveals the systematic oppression of the Greasers that is determined by wealth, not worth, despite them all truly being the same. This is demonstrated through the actions of numerous character. Examples of this include when Ponyboy and Cherry Valance realise that despite their differences they all live under the same sun, how Bob’s rings represent the social power that the Socs have over the Greasers, and finally the notion that nothing will ever change between the Greasers and the Socs.

Stereotyping plays a large role in the events of S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders. The two main opposing groups, the Socs and Greasers, constantly face problems because of the stereotypes associated with their social groups. As seen in the novel, stereotypes and prejudice cause extreme and unnecessary conflicts. Both groups have predetermined opinions of the other, but as the story progresses, many of the characters begin to realize how similar the groups can be. The stereotypes observed in the novel can easily be compared to those in real life. Both the Greasers and the Socs share many of their opinions with the other members of their groups, and this leads to many misunderstandings. In fact, most of the conflicts in the novel are caused

Stereotype; a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. In the realistic fiction novel, The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, and in the short story, “Geeks Bearing Gifts”, written by Ron Koertge, stereotypes are defied by ordinary people. In The Outsiders, Johnny Cade and Darry Curtis face many struggles throughout their lives. Their town in separated into two: the rich and dangerous Socs, and the quiet, tough Greasers. For them, living dangerously is a reality. As a result of their lifestyle, Johnny has become fearful and Darry is considered the toughest man in the gang. In “Geeks Bearing Gifts” aspiring journalist, Renee, interviews her fellow classmates who are classified as “outcasts.” After meeting several students, she realizes her assumptions were incorrect about them. After reading both of these stories, the reader learns that our thoughts about others often revolve around stereotypes and assumptions, but most of these ideas that we have about other people are proven wrong.

Stereotype, someone who is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type. This is the main component of the S.E. Hinton novel The Outsiders. The stereotypes in the novel are the Socs and the Greasers. The Socs are the rich kids who don’t have to work for anything, while the Greasers are the poorer kids who have very little. They both live in the city of Tulsa, one group on the Northside and one on the Southside. Outside of these boundaries no-one knows of them but the hatred for each other still plays on their minds.

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

In the Outsiders, written by S.E Hinton one of the main characters is Ponyboy. He is stereotyped as a greaser (a poor boy from the east side of town). Ponyboy accepts being a greaser and it affects him positively. Some people might stereotype Ponyboy as a hero and not a greaser.

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.

An anonymous speaker once said," Young nonconformists often identify with a subculture--such as hipsters, Goths, skaters, or Trekkie--that has interests or beliefs that go against the mainstream. "This basically means that teenagers identify with groups that go against the community's norm, but not against their own norms. I agree with this statement because teens hang in groups that others think there beliefs and ideals are wrong, but the teens in the group think their belief and ideals are right. In the realistic fiction novel written by S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders, there were groups of characters whose beliefs and ideals were against the norm of the community. Pony boy Curtis, the protagonist of the story, belonged to a gang that

Many people judge other people just by the way they look or the way they talk. But really, you have to get to know the person. In The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, there are stereotypes everywhere. A stereotype is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. In The Outsiders, a character named Johnny is in the “category” of the greasers.

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.

Have you ever judged someone when you first saw them, if so you’re just like other people. According to Google dictionary, “A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.” We treat people the way we do because of prejudice and stereotypes. People will stereotype you because of how you dress and who you hangout with.

The likely reference that Ms. Hinton intended is the fact that Greasers are social outcasts, usually ending up being rejected by society. Greasers receive blame for most problems, as a result, the people of a higher class are constantly attacking them. Some Greasers, such as Dally, fit the stereotypes that others have for them, but others, such as Johnny and Ponyboy, are nothing like the social stereotypes, as they are quite are quite equanimous. Hinton alluded that Greasers are outsiders whilst trying to avoid stating it outright, as this provokes more thought or interest in the novel.

Ponyboy has also become a father figure for some of his friends who needed him the most. Greasers are people who show who they really are, they don't hide anything from each other. Ponyboy is the best representation of these qualities throughout the novel. Ponyboy is a loyal friend who is always there for his fellow ‘Greasers’ not matter what.

To quote Oscar Wilde, an Irish poet, “Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation,” This quote shows how many people choose not to be original, but instead a copy, having their identity molded into something they’re not, revealing that anyone's identity can be negatively shaped with the use of stereotypes and peer pressure. To begin, stereotypes play a big role in shaping someone's identity. What is a stereotype? A stereotype is a common belief or standard that many people are fixed on believing without having real experience.