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    assumes a great degree of homogenization. According to this theory, the various cultures interact with one another and are all changed. They become one, uniform, culture which has aspects of the various cultures from which it was made. 15. How are “prejudice” and “discrimination” different?

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    new as shown in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. In the book, the main character Scout retells experiences she had as a child with these same prejudices. Racism, ageism and stereotypes are all significant components in both the novel and modern life. As one reads the book To Kill A Mockingbird, perhaps the most evident prejudice displayed is racism, something that is still a major issue in today’s medical world. An instance in which this occurs in the novel is when Atticus describes

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    Testing may reveal how Personal Worldview and Its Affects have on Intercultural Communication. Through testing a visual diagram may reveal various individual’s perspective by aligning an overview with others worldwide perspectives into particular groups. Therefore, by distinctively categorizing a person’s test results to provide a scope, data, and a percentage of a complete diagram and photograph from a worldview perspective based on automatic preference. Meanwhile, these responses may range

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    by Mary Shelley withstood the test of time due to it’s classic themes of prejudice and discrimination towards humans seen through all eras. Discrimination takes place in all geographical locations and stays maintained throughout every century. Prejudice towards people perceived as different” is a factor that continues to create debates even in present day. Although Frankenstein was written in 1818, the continuity of prejudice and discrimination remains present and those affected by the implications

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    A stereotype is a way to determine where a person or thing falls in the realm of life. Stereotyping is a natural part of life and it actually does have a meaning in reality. It allows a person’s mind to work properly and for the human brain to be able to recognize, process, store and then recall the information when needed. Stereotyping is a big problem in society. It labels a person about how they should live or act according to their sex, race, and personality. In all work forces it is a law to

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    Nigerian novelist, Chinua Achebe once said, “The whole idea of a stereotype is to simplify. Instead of going through the problem of all this great diversity- that is's this or maybe that- you have just one large statement; it is this”(Achebe). Stereotypes are generalized beliefs held about a group of people. Because of the broadness of statements of this nature, they are never completely true. Stereotypes are prevalent in today’s society, and they can have negative affects on those who are labeled

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    what stereotyping is. Stereotyping is judging a group, religion, ethnicity, or even gender, although these stereotypes might not reflect on reality. This is caused by social media, the human tendency to reduce complex things to simple things, and prejudice. You might be thinking to yourself: Gee, how is stereotyping offensive? It’s just a playful way of describing someone! If you are thinking that doubtful thought, then pay attention, because I will show you why you shouldn’t stereotype anyone, especially

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    Stereotypes are uneducated opinions towards a certain group, most commonly used within races, skin colors, and cultures. Stereotypes are usually from a majority group towards a minority group. Most of us do not think about it much but, Stereotypes are in our everyday lives, and everyone has taken part of a stereotype, either they have been the one stereotyping or they have been the victim of a stereotype and has been stereotyped. Throughout my life, I have heard a lot of stereotypes towards my kind

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    Afro-Am 151 has taught me a lot about my beliefs and the way the world operates. When I walked into class on the first day, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. The only reason I enrolled in this class was because it fulfilled my Ethnic Studies requirement. I was handed the syllabus and was told that the class is a service learning course. As a freshman, I had no idea what that meant. Now, I obviously know what this type of course entails. At first, I wasn’t looking forward to doing the 25 hours

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    people who are transgender. I do not identify with this community. In the United States, this group has expanded over recent years. Transgender people go through a lot of discrimination in the United States. There are many negative stereotypes and prejudices that are associated with this group. There are many people who are supportive of this community, but there are also many people who are not supportive. My identity in comparison to transgender is a cis-woman. Cis- is a prefix for cisgender that

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