Stereotyping In Today's World
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David Aguilar
Genevieve Zuidervaart
English 099
October 21, 2012
Stereotyping in Todays World In this world there are many things people are guilt of, one of those guilt is stereotyping. Due to racism, discrimination, and sexuality stereotyping has been a major effect on social groups in society today. Often, people don’t realize what their actions are capable of doing, and don’t realize the damage they have left behind until they’re actually done it; this only brings negative consequences amongst themselves as to why they did it. One major effect that stereotyping has is racism. Racism, in most cases, can result into hatred of each individual of the subjected race, which can lead to discrimination and hate crimes. Racism, …show more content…
Discrimination can lower your self-esteem and make you feel as if you are an inadequate human being, which can lead to you constantly seeking approval from others. Also, anger and frustration can build up inside said person, which is never healthy. If you discriminate, you are judging someone unfairly, usually on what they look like so if someone is the wrong color, size or age, you are discriminating against them, since color, size and age are not important. Everyone has equal rights to live their life to the best of their ability. Some people are biased against others, and that’s unfair. In the story Indian Education, Sherman Alexie says, “ Why does discrimination play a role in today’s society in which we would abuse it to discriminate others by their race, color, and ethnicity” (274) For example, if you were to turn down someone on job because they look wrong, then you’re most likely to employ employees based on their appearance who in fact could be lazy, uncommitted or high maintained.
Due to the advances made in recent years to establish equality between the sexes, society reflects fewer attitudes that support discrimination and inequality between men and women. Most of us espouse a point of view that is liberated from old sexual prejudices that once bordered on racial bigotry. However, even though we are liberated in our beliefs and attitudes, many of our actions are still influenced by misconceptions
David Aguilar
Genevieve Zuidervaart
English 099
October 21, 2012
Stereotyping in Todays World In this world there are many things people are guilt of, one of those guilt is stereotyping. Due to racism, discrimination, and sexuality stereotyping has been a major effect on social groups in society today. Often, people don’t realize what their actions are capable of doing, and don’t realize the damage they have left behind until they’re actually done it; this only brings negative consequences amongst themselves as to why they did it. One major effect that stereotyping has is racism. Racism, in most cases, can result into hatred of each individual of the subjected race, which can lead to discrimination and hate crimes. Racism, …show more content…
Discrimination can lower your self-esteem and make you feel as if you are an inadequate human being, which can lead to you constantly seeking approval from others. Also, anger and frustration can build up inside said person, which is never healthy. If you discriminate, you are judging someone unfairly, usually on what they look like so if someone is the wrong color, size or age, you are discriminating against them, since color, size and age are not important. Everyone has equal rights to live their life to the best of their ability. Some people are biased against others, and that’s unfair. In the story Indian Education, Sherman Alexie says, “ Why does discrimination play a role in today’s society in which we would abuse it to discriminate others by their race, color, and ethnicity” (274) For example, if you were to turn down someone on job because they look wrong, then you’re most likely to employ employees based on their appearance who in fact could be lazy, uncommitted or high maintained.
Due to the advances made in recent years to establish equality between the sexes, society reflects fewer attitudes that support discrimination and inequality between men and women. Most of us espouse a point of view that is liberated from old sexual prejudices that once bordered on racial bigotry. However, even though we are liberated in our beliefs and attitudes, many of our actions are still influenced by misconceptions