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Basic perceptual/ behavioral patterns are hardwired into the brain; based on those that offered the greatest chance of survival throughout the evolution of life, then the evolution of primates, and then our evolution.
Steoreotyping and prejudicing offer a simple energy-efficient form of behavior, especially in challenging tribal situations. If a bunch of people are green, while some are purple, and there is limited food, the people must form groups, stereotype outsiders, and most efficiently fight over limited resources.
Of course, in a world where resources could be plentiful for all, stereotyping and prejudicing often lead to unnecessary problems, and cause unneccessary negative elements.
Ignorance and lack of education. I had to go to Kuwait in 2000, and my initial reaction was that there would be an "Arab" around every corner with an AK-47. As it turns out, I only had problems with one of the Kuwaiti's I met...out of maybe 100. What I found out about Kuwait doesn't make me want to go to Iraq though!
Instilling fear and controlIt starts from the time a child goes to school and it's always been called "dealing with their peers and the pecking order." There are the rich kids, the poor kids, the nerds, the weird ones, different races, etc. It's ignorance and usually the person or people that start Stereotyping others are actually the weaker ones because they aren't happy if they can't instill fear or bully other people to control the environment around them. Especially children can be cruel about such things and especially teens.
When you are an adult you will come across some people like this but hopefully through the years the adult has learned a few wise things and can hold their own against such people.
The thing is that people tend to accept their behaviour as "normal", meaning as the norm or as most people do. But alas, this is usually farthest from the truth. But this kind of attitude comes with a sense that whatever it is that others do that deviates from their behaviour is not "normal" and should be either corrected or pointed out as "deviant".
If we, all of us, took the time to understand why some people behave like "this" or like "that" and why their responses are as valid to them as ours are valid to us then we would start grasping the concept of tolerance. It's not that what you say is wrong, it simply a matter of perspective.
In my experience, those quick to point others as deviants to the norm tend to have their own skeletons on their closets, and that's most likely the reason to start this judging and stereotyping, to make others look away from them.
Some people judge others nonstop - often out loud about things of no importance at all, and others just don't know how to behave. I'll never forget one social event where one of the guests carried on and on about just how awful the hosts' curtains were! Why on earth she felt that itch to comment on the curtains, of all things, is beyond me. The complainer couldn't 'plead' lack of education for her rudeness- after all, she had a PhD.
AnswerSome people are insecure.
I suspect that many people find that judging others distracts from their own weaknesses.
People view others as they view themselves...this leads to judgement. Don't worry, their is a mirror on both sides.
I think it starts because of other people doing it to you when you're a child and then a person starts doing it to others (this is atleast partly true). I recommend that you read the book called "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health," by L. Ron Hubbard, it has more information about this. I don't have time to discuss it right now, but if you have any questions, feel free to message me (Enagee).
Insecurites
most are insecure so they judge and make fun of others to cover up their insecurites.
And by doing this we as human beings feel better about ourselves.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoPeople stereotype others because the human mind has a natural affinity for patterns. So if a person has a negative experience with another person who has a distinct characteristic, the possibility that they will then attribute that negative experience to the characteristic instead of the individual.
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∙ 13y agoThe use of stereotypes gave early humans who possessed it a huge advantage over those that didn't. The ability is most useful in identifying and avoiding dangerous situations. Modern stereotypes most likely left over from this survival function.
Consider this, when walking down a dark alley, an area that falls into your stereotype of a dangerous place, you may feel uneasy or anxious, this is your body preparing to move into action should something trigger your "flight or fight" response. Your stereotypes are causing your body to get ready because they tell you that your chance of being attacked is greater than normal. This gives you a much more favorable response to attack than someone who does not have this ability.
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∙ 11y agoWe stereotype people when we assume that a person who happens to fall into a certain category will have certain personality traits.
Example.
Blonde people are stupid.
Black people are good at sports.
All Russians drink vodka.
White people can't dance.
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∙ 13y agoI don't really know its just that people choose to
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Why people feel the need to stereotype?
Some stereo types (e.g. Always avoid a wire hanging from an overhead power pole - it might kill you) are useful. Others like "Avoid redheaded people - they always have bad tempers and might hit you) are not.In your relationships with other people using a stereotype is a quick way of deciding facts not in evidence and without proof. In general this means you never give other people a chance. In most cases stereotyping works against the smooth operation of a society and provided no useful outcome.
Why do people need emotions?
To feel that they are alive, and we are not a machine or a robot. :)
How do you describe people who intimidate others?
People who intimidate others are called bullies. They are often insecure or don't know their own strength, and they may have a need to control others in front of others.
How gender stereotype is changed?
trained people going into schools and teaching young people to be themself's as individuals and give them the knowledge they need to know and to take no notice of television just because its promoted and encouraged doesn't mean it right and how things are supposed to be.
How do you hide your emotion?
You just stay positive and smile...but in some cases we can't. I always thought that people who showed their emotions were stronger than people who hide them. It take courage not only to admit to others, but yourself, what you feel inside. It's hard to say I need help. But when you tell someone how your feel, you won't want to hide your emotion anymore.
Why do people feel the need to compete with others?
They want to compare themselves to others
What are Bad articles about atheists?
It is sad that some religious people feel the need to find bad things about atheists. And many of the same people profess to love their enemies! You could look for articles about Adolf Hitler, as some say that he was an atheist, although others say that the overwhelming evidence is that he was a Christian. It is as hard to stereotype atheists as it is to stereotype Christians or people of other faiths: you will find bad things about some atheists, just as you will find bad things about some Christians, Jews, Muslims or Hindus. But look for the good in others and you will find the good in yourself.
Why people feel the need to stereotype?
Some stereo types (e.g. Always avoid a wire hanging from an overhead power pole - it might kill you) are useful. Others like "Avoid redheaded people - they always have bad tempers and might hit you) are not.In your relationships with other people using a stereotype is a quick way of deciding facts not in evidence and without proof. In general this means you never give other people a chance. In most cases stereotyping works against the smooth operation of a society and provided no useful outcome.
Why do people care if your gay or not?
Unfortunately people feel the need to have an opinion about others lives and change them to their personal way of living.
Why do people forcibly help others rather than ask them if they actually need help?
People like to feel important, so they forcibly help others instead of asking them if they actually need help.
Why do people feel the need to rob others if they already have money?
Insecurity, revenge, and thrill-seeking are reasons for why people who have money rob others. For example, the thief may feel the need to court danger, plan to avenge an intended or unintended slight or wrong, or remember a time of financial instability in the past.
Why do people feel the need to bully and ridicule others even when it has no benefit at all to them or the people they are bullying?
maybe bacause it gives them payback at what someone once did to them.
Why are some people so mean on Answers.com?
they need to make others feel bad in order to think better of themselves.
What do people feel about the decline of letter writing?
Some people probably thing that is is an art form that is being lost. Others feel that with the advent of the Internet and instant communication it is simply a need that has become redundant.
Why do some people get life insurance and others don't?
Taking a life insurance is choice of individuals. Some feel safe and dont think they will need any insurance whereas others want to feel more secure.Different people are willing to face different kinds of risks.
Why would people need breast augmentation?
Some People feel they need to get breast augmentation surgeries because they feel insecure about their appearance, others may have mental disorders which cause them to be addicted to surgeries that alter their appearance, But some people may want to reduce the size of their breasts or lift them.
Why do people try to be something there not?
Sometimes people feel like they need to be better than they are in order to impress others around them. Maybe they don't quite know who they are yet. If that makes sense. It's just something some people feel like they need to do, and hopefully some day they will realize that they don't need to be anyone but themselves.
