Strong moral arguments exist for why we should often try to ignore stereotypes or override them. But do not assume they embody some irrational quirk of the unconscious mind. They are in fact consequence of the mind's attempt to make a rational decision. The definition of a stereotype is a widely known public acceptance about a certain social group or type of individual. Stereotypes are often based on prior assumptions. They are often created about certain types of specific cultures or races.
People use stereotypes a lot in their everyday lives sometimes sub cautiously. To name a few that people use regularly. My boss hired Mr. Chang because he was Asian, hardworking, and good at math. Pony boy was automatically guilty because he was a greaser …show more content…
A bad stereotype is when you get hated by people judging you when they do not know you. Good stereotypes you might be figured to be a great lover by your appearance. You could be given a job by your appearance that you wanted badly.
Using stereotypes can make people feel good about themselves. It can also hurt their feelings. How would it make you feel if someone hated you from seeing you from across campus? We have all been a victim of someone not knowing the real you, and judging you. That was a bad case of stereotyping. But, your walking across campus and the most beautiful girl comes over and ask you out on a date. She does not know you she is sizing you up by first impressions.
Stereotypes hurt people every day, we are all guilty of it. Making snap conclusions about someone without even knowing them. Looking around the room you do not know anyone in your class. Look to your left and right the quiet girl in class may cut herself because she thinks that is the only way to get attention. The young boy that cracks the jokes could struggle with anxiety, and feels people are staring at him any way so he wants to do it on his term. The single mom dragging herself to school every day, turning her assignment in at the last minute may be struggling to feed her kids. Dreaming about what she will be able to give them one day the only thing keeping her going. Finally, you come to me, I go through life struggling with the death of a son,
People use stereotypes a lot in their everyday lives sometimes sub cautiously. To name a few that people use regularly. My boss hired Mr. Chang because he was Asian, hardworking, and good at math. Pony boy was automatically guilty because he was a greaser …show more content…
A bad stereotype is when you get hated by people judging you when they do not know you. Good stereotypes you might be figured to be a great lover by your appearance. You could be given a job by your appearance that you wanted badly.
Using stereotypes can make people feel good about themselves. It can also hurt their feelings. How would it make you feel if someone hated you from seeing you from across campus? We have all been a victim of someone not knowing the real you, and judging you. That was a bad case of stereotyping. But, your walking across campus and the most beautiful girl comes over and ask you out on a date. She does not know you she is sizing you up by first impressions.
Stereotypes hurt people every day, we are all guilty of it. Making snap conclusions about someone without even knowing them. Looking around the room you do not know anyone in your class. Look to your left and right the quiet girl in class may cut herself because she thinks that is the only way to get attention. The young boy that cracks the jokes could struggle with anxiety, and feels people are staring at him any way so he wants to do it on his term. The single mom dragging herself to school every day, turning her assignment in at the last minute may be struggling to feed her kids. Dreaming about what she will be able to give them one day the only thing keeping her going. Finally, you come to me, I go through life struggling with the death of a son,