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We are passionate and animated people. That can be misconstrued as aggressive. Perhaps the Mafioso history adds to the stereotype
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Do Italians and Germans look alike?
They can, some people from the southern part of Germany have tanner skin and darker hair and eyes whereas some northern Italians are blonde and have light eyes. People just like to stereotype.
Are pitbulls violent?
Any dog can be aggressive, but Pit Bull's get lots of stereotype - more than any other breed. If raised around people and with other dogs, there is no reason why a Pit Bull should be violent. Blame the deed, not the Breed!
Why do people think dragons are violent?
This follows the style of Western cultures and interpretations of dragons, where they are seen as the embodiment of sin and evil. In this mythos, dragons are depicted as violent, hedonistic creatures, and those in today's Western world use this interpretation as the general stereotype.
What are Italians?
Italians are people in or from the country of Italy.
You have heard someone calling somebody 'even lazier than Romans'. Is there anything about Romans as lazy?
You may have heard a comment based on a stereotype modern northern Italians hold regarding the people in modern Rome and southern Italians in general. Northerners regard themselves as hard working and Southerners lazy.
How were Italians treated by Americans?
Some Italians stereotype Americans as being self-absorbed and ignorant, but others who have met Americans like the fact that they are usually so friendly and laid-back. Italians simply dislike the "ignorant tourist American" rather than American people in general. Also, Italians are much pickier about food and generally schedule their meals, oftentimes finding it odd that Americans don't schedule meals and have little to no "food culture."
Why are goths so weird?
Because idiots like you stereotype them as being weird/Satanists/crazy/violent/etc.
What percentage of people in the US stereotype or generalize?
All Americans always stereotype!
Is there still a mafia in Italy?
Of course not. You can never make a stereotype as such. There is, indeed, an Italian mafia. But certainly, not all Italians are involved with it.
How many people stereotype in Canada?
People stereotype because of jeleousy ***ed's note - this contributor wants to know how many not "why"***
What the opposited of stereotype?
A Countertype "a representation that challenges traditional stereotype associations of a group, people or places."
How is a stereotype a schema?
A stereotype is a type of schema, which is a mental framework or concept that helps us organize and interpret information. Stereotypes are cognitive shortcuts that our brain uses to quickly categorize people or groups based on certain characteristics or traits. This can lead to generalizations and biases about individuals within that group.
