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Stereotypes
A stereotype is "a conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image." Stereotypes are based on prior assumptions and often applied to whole groups.
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Prududice-A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation. Some people may have sound reson for their predudice, but in my experience it is because they do not know all of the facts of a given situation. There may be jealousy ie A feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival). Make sure that your reasons are sound, that you do have all of the facts, and remember a little bit of acceptance is far better then a lot of aggravation-Unfriendly behaviour that causes anger or resentment
Why stereotyping is a problem?
People are encouraged to judge others based on unfounded beliefs about certain groups of people. -Apex
What stereotypes or jokes exist about New Zealanders?
Some people view the rapid multiculturalism as detrimental to the national identity, and are concerned that New Zealand culture will somehow become diluted by the other cultures entering the country.
A lot of money goes toward aiding the assimilation (finding jobs, healthcare, education etc.) of internationals, with some people thinking this money would be better spent on existing citizens.
What are some common stereotypes about Tongans?
Some common stereotypes about Tongans include being very large in stature, aggressive or intimidating, and good at rugby. These stereotypes can perpetuate harmful generalizations and overlook the diversity within the Tongan community.
What are biases and stereotypes?
Biases are dispositions against or toward someone or something whereas stereotypes represent one culture's or group's interpretation of another's expected appearance and behavior. At their most innocuous, a bias can be a preference for a certain color of clothes while a stereotype can be an understanding of another culture or group as being fast- or slow-moving or talking.
A stereotype is a traditional conviction or image. This can be a good or bad thing. Here are some sentences.
- You dislike those people based on a stereotype when you should judge them individually.
- He seemed the very stereotype of the school jock.
- She hated the stereotype of the scholarly old maid, but she was 35 and unmarried, and she worked in the library.
In the 1800s, there was a stereotype of the woman's role in society.
Although he wears glasses, he is nothing like the stereotype of a nerd.
What would it take to change you attitude about a stereotype?
To change my attitude about a stereotype, I would need consistent exposure to diverse individuals who do not fit the stereotype, along with education and understanding about the harm caused by perpetuating stereotypes. Engaging in open-minded conversations and actively challenging my own beliefs would also be necessary to shift my perspective.
What stereotypes were often applied to people living in the south?
-They have accents
-They all live on farms
-The girls are blonde and stupid (Belles, they're called)
-They have farmer's tans
-They don't have any big cities
-They can ride horses really early in life
-They swim in creeks before they can walk
Now I was born in the south and I know this stuff isn't true, but that's what some of my Northern friends think.
Why is it necessary to respect other cultures?
because all different culture have different background and values that we need to respect
2 How can stereotyping effect group relations?
Stereotyping can effect group relations by making one group feel that they know things about another group, when in fact they do not. Stereotyping mistakenly makes people think that all people of one race, one gender, one age group, or one income bracket are the same. This is not true. It can cause people to expect bad things from someone without a valid reason. It can also cause someone to trust someone without a valid reason.
How does social media destroy stereotypes?
by breaking down barriers and lettin people explore and learn
Are there stereotypes about people affected by anxiety disorders?
Yes, some common stereotypes about people affected by anxiety disorders include being seen as weak, overly emotional, or unable to handle stress. These stereotypes can be harmful and perpetuate misunderstanding about the challenges individuals with anxiety disorders face on a daily basis. It's important to recognize that anxiety disorders are real medical conditions that can impact anyone, regardless of their personality or capabilities.
What is a stereotype of Dutch people?
There are a few, and I suppose it has to do with where you come from.
A general (And quite true one, I must say) is that the Dutch are frugal. A few others include: tall, good teeth, loves soccer, they are all farmers who wear wooden shoes and own windmills, blond and blue eyes, tulips, hates germans and belgians...
Why are black people so bitter?
They are not, no more than any other group of people.
This prior answer below is an excellent example of stereotypical and offensive racial bigotry and gender/sexism bias, and is totally incorrect:
Blacks typically come from low income households. Low income households generally do not make enough to feed all of their children, so black children are especially hostile because their parents can't afford proper food for them. On another note, Blacks are typically single parents. Black females make bad decisions roughly at the young age of 16 and get impregnated with multiple children. These children, of course, lack all sense of discipline and get ... [okay, THAT's enough!]
See the related question below about why blacks are tough, for more information about bigotry and stereotyping this way.
What are some stereotypes of Ireland?
They are stereotyped as heavy drinkers and fighters, strongly catholic, and as a people who were conquered by the potato. Most people (at least Americans) do not fully understand that the potato famine was caused by British tariffs and lead to the death of around 4 million people--it is a forgotten version of the holocaust caused by the British. Ireland still does not have its independence and has been oppressed for a substantial portion of its history, though right now there is a fragile peace accord.
What the damaging effects stereotyping and labelling can have on individuals?
Stereotypes/labeling can be very devastating to the individual they are aimed at. They are ignorant assumptions of people or groups of people and judging someone just because of their background is extremely wrong and should not be happening so often in this society.
Difference between grouping people from the act of stereotyping?
Grouping people involves categorizing individuals based on common characteristics, while stereotyping involves making assumptions or generalizations about individuals based on those categories. Grouping can help understand commonalities and differences, while stereotyping can lead to biases and prejudices.
What are some types of stereotypes about californians?
Californians are known for being very "ahead of their time" so to speak. They are very relaxed and laid back. California is also known for its glamour, and diversity. There's big cities like L.A., San Francisco, and San Diego, wine country in Napa, and tons of beach on the coast.
Why do people have stereotypes?
Stereotypes are mental shortcuts that help people categorize others quickly. They can be formed through personal experiences, cultural influences, and media portrayals. However, stereotypes can lead to oversimplified and often inaccurate assumptions about individuals or groups.
Those listed below aren't really stereotypes of Jewish people. They are myths about Jewish people. Common stereotypes of Jewish people include: big nose, curly hair, good with money, rich, stingy, often saying yiddish phrases.
Most, if not all, of the following lies have been created and perpetuated by anti-Semitic bigots.
Myth-The Jews killed Jesus.
Truth: The Romans killed Jesus. The Jews merely turned him over to the Romans as a criminal.
Myth-The Jews are greedy.
Truth: Though not all Jews follow them, Jewish laws order that the Jews give 10-20% of their income to charitable causes.
It is important to note that Jewish people were restricted from most jobs due to antisemitism, which led to a large number of them becoming merchants and bankers. Due to the nature of the business, one would have to seem "greedy" to become successful in such a job. Because of this history in banking, a few of the richest families in the world are Jewish.
Myth-The Holocaust did not actually happen.
Truth: During the holocaust, Hitler and his armies killed 6 million (6,000,000) unarmed Jews and 5 million (5,000,000) others.
Myth-The Jews are responsible for most or all of the wars in the world.
Truth: Many wars have been caused by people hating and oppressing the Jews; most other wars have nothing to do with Jews.
Myth-The Jews poisoned wells.
Truth: This old, medieval belief has no more credibility than the belief that the world is flat. The Jews themselves needed the wells for drinking-water, the same as everyone else.
Myth-The Jews eat or drink blood.
Truth: The Jewish religion prohibits the consuming of even one drop of blood.
What are stereotypes of Vietnamese people?
They are from Vietnam. Some of them have Chinese blood. Their cuisine is similar to Chinese cuisine. They don't like being confused with Chinese people. They tend to have darker skin than the Japanese and Korean. Their written language is not calligraphy like the Chinese. They use the basic letters the English language does except they have multiple accent marks. Most of them aren't very tall. Some of them are very nice.
I'm Vietnamese...and that's all I can think of is that some, not most, eat dog.
Do you have stereotypes about stereotypes?
Yes, there are different stereotypes (as in more than one) between one group of people, and different stereotypes (as in not the same as other groups) for all groups of people. There are also differences in stereotypes on the level of negativity. Some are considered positive while others only negative.
What is a list of stereotypes?
There are:
Snobs
Pretty Mean Popular Girls
Jocks
Skaters
Punks
Shys
Emos
Goths
Nerds
The Loud People
Class Clowns
The Nice Pretty Girls
The Charming Boy ;)
For one thing, some people think they don't have any morals. Well, I'm an atheist, and try to make this world a tiny better place. Just like most people, religious or not, I guess.
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I never knew they were stereotyped. Me neither.
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When people know nothing about a issue they are generally to lazy to do any investigation into it. To hide their ignorance they adopt an easily learned stereotype (All pitbulls are vicious. All Mexican food is too spicy. All Chinese products are shoddy) and state it with great conviction - as if it is their opinion and result of much study.
How are we stereotyped? Generally we are seen as denying the "truth", afraid or ignorant of the facts, dangerous, immoral, untrustworthy, self centered, unpatriotic, stupid, communists, nihilists, anarchists, a conspiracy ... the list goes on.
Although some showboating atheists (like showboating evangelists) make a lot of noise about their opinions - most are content to in their own knowledge that there is no god - like children who have figured out that there is no Santa or monster under the bed. It is just another fact in a fact filled world. Evangelism is not a big atheist trait.
Atheists in our society have a tendency to hide their opinions - some folks try to convert us, others try to lump us in with Hitler and Stalin, others flat out don't believe our position. Granted this is better than the old response of letting us convert or die. This lack of everyday examples of "normal" atheists leads many folks to have only the stereotype to go by. Since the stereotype is generally so poisonous, many non-atheists would not be seen reading books on, or researching, atheist thinking for fear of being taken for "one of them"
The truth is that many folks you know and respect may well be atheists. We are in all lines of work, come in all colours, both sexes, young, old, grumpy and friendly. Our common bond is that we have independently thought our way through tough questions (Is there a god(s), is there a life after death, is there good and evil) and come to conclusions different from others in our society.
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Some people even mix up their stereotypes mixing atheists with satanist. with claiming atheists use the imagery of Satan and 666 as a culture shock to religious people. Obviously ATHEISTS don't believe in SATAN or GOD so it is a very stupid stereotype
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They are stereotyped the same way everything else is stereotyped in this country. Through ignorance. I am not an Atheist, but some of the stereotypes i have herd is that they believe in science over God, they ridicule Religious people and things of that nature.
AnswerHow are atheists stereotyped? Well, much as any other group of people is stereotyped. They are grouped together, and categorized as believing the same thing. This is not true. There are 6.8 billion people on this planet and just as many individual opinions. There may be similarities between what people believe, but it is impossible for everyone, or even any two to believe exactlythe same thing. The differences of their personal experiences and how those have colored their individual perceptions has precluded that.It was suggested above that atheists and satanists are often "mixed" together. I suspect that is true. It is a common tenet of any organized religion or school of thought to put those who disagree with their particular brand of thinking into the same pot. Those who are not with us are against us after all. This is natural human behavior. People are paranoid and separatist or exclusionary by nature. We, quite frankly, are cliquish .
One responder suggested that the stereotype is rooted in ignorance. True to a point. Stereotypes like myths spring from some grain of fact. That is not to say that all stereotypes are true, or even any. This is not a defense for stereotypes either. Just an observation. It would be just as accurate to say that stereotypes spring from stupidity (ignorance is the condition of not knowing, stupidity is the choice to not know or to ignore the truth).
To say that an atheist has no morals is, perhaps, an example of what has been suggested in this answer. To say that, could also be an example of defensiveness on the part of one or some who espouse atheistic thought. Perhaps a little of both. Perhaps neither.
What this boils down to is the second part of the question, why. Well, it goes deep to the core of human behavior; call it instinct. If a member of the pack is presented with anything that is alien to his pack, he will fight it or run from it. Humans arepack animals. We group ourselves according to what we think, what we believe, what we know, how we live, how we dress, what we drive, what we do, and an infinite number of other unimportant and superficial things. We focus on what is different. We obsess about it. And, by doing so, we accomplish a couple of things. First, we ingratiate ourselves with the group to which we want to belong, or attempt to. Second, we avoid looking at the things within ourselves that we do not like and want no one else to see, or, again, attempt to. Neither can truly be successful.
Are stereotypes wrong? Maybe, maybe not. How many examples of stereotypical behavior do you see in the responses above? Maybe, stereotypes are just a thing that people do, and it matters less that people stereotype than it does how others respond to it.
One final thought: consider that every time one engages in stereotyping, he is performing a physical act of oxymoronic behavior; placing a stereotype on another person IS in itself stereotypical behavior.
