stereotyping

Racial profiling and stereotyping has been around for several years. However, throughout the years, it has slowly started to be less of an issue, but it will probably not ever completely go away. Currently there are several laws in place that support equal opportunity and fair treatment for all races, religions, and sex. Additionally, teenage pregnancy is a growing problem all around the world. Though the numbers have lowered, it is still an issue in the world. It can affect teen mother's relationship with others and her future in school. In order to understand some of the effects you must first understand the meaning of racial profiling and stereotypes. In this paper I will discuss three specific examples of stereotypes that I have come across. I will also explain the arguments used to support those stereotypes and any mistakes I find with those arguments. This will help to explain some of the psychological, sociological, and social policy concepts and their influence upon public health. Racial profiling is a threat to our constitutional rights and civil liberties because we are not all treated equally. Understanding the nature of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination is the first step in combating these practices. All of us have prejudices about members of groups different from ourselves. However, we should recognize that we are not acting fairly if we treat people differently because of these stereotypes and prejudices. Each one of us deserves to be considered as a unique human being.

What are stereotypes and there effects?

Stereotypes are qualities assigned to groups of people related to their race, nationality, and sexual orientation, to name a few. There are negative race-based stereotypes and positive race-based stereotypes. Nevertheless, because they generalize groups of people in manners that lead to discrimination and ignore the diversity within groups, stereotypes should be avoided. Instead, judge individuals based on your personal