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- Due on Nov. 04, 2009
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Q:Stereotypes are assumptions or conclusions—preconceived notions we have about people that are oversimplified, distorted, or noncritical. They occur when we generalize and apply characteristics to a person based on a group to which they belong.
Most of us have stereotypes of other people or groups. We might make stereotypes or assumptions about others based on the way they are dressed, their occupation, their level of education, their manner of speaking, where they live, etc.
Some stereotypes are formed out of ignorance, but some stereotypes are formed for a reason - you have a reason why you feel the way you do about that person or group. Often that reason is that you have known several people who look, act, speak, etc. a certain way, and they all presented the same impression.
1. Is it wrong to form stereotypes of people based on your past interactions with similar people? For example, if every manager you have dealt with at your new job seems completely unconcerned about your opinion or input, is it fair for you to stereotype management at your workplace as unconcerned with your ideas? If every Hispanic person whom you have personally known is a hard worker with strong character and strong family values, is it fair to stereotype Hispanics as hard working, ethical people? Why or why not?
2. Are stereotypes only bad or negative? If they are positive, is it okay to stereotype? Why or why not?
