Stereotyping Eth/125
Eth/125 Cultural Diversity
Stereotyping
ETH/125 Cultural Diversity
Rebecca Terpstra
Stereotyping
Christine Miller
Part 1: Definitions
Stereotypes; these are unreliable and exaggerated generalizations about all members of a group that do not take in to account the individual’s differences. (Schaefer, 2012)
Prejudice; “is a negative attitude that rejects an entire group of people, such as racial or ethnic minority.” (Schaefer, 2012)
Labeling Theory; is a sociological theory that tries to explain why certain people are regarded as deviants while others who engage in the same behavior are not. (Schaefer, 2012)
Part 2: Identity Categories
Religious stereotypes; Stereotypes vary from religion to religion but here are a few examples; All Muslims are terrorists. Catholic priests are all child molesters, Jews are considered to be tightwads with their money.
Racial stereotypes; African Americans are more likely to commit crimes than white people. African Americans can only succeed in sports. All white people are racist.
Disability; some of the stereotypes for disabled persons are that they are all mentally retarded. They are not productive or able to provide any worthwhile service to society. They are an economical drain on society by being on Social Security.
Part 3: Questions
What are the positive aspects of the stereotypes, if any? There are no positive aspects to stereotyping. Stereotyping is only generalizations and unreliable opinions based on an entire group of people different than you. It is not based on individual differences. It only hurts you and others. It does not benefit anyone.
What are the negative aspects of stereotypes? Stereotyping influences people on how they see themselves and it affects the way we interact with others. There was a study done by University of Arizona assistant professor of Psychology Toni Schmader and Jeff Stone an associate professor from the same department that suggested that just by being
Stereotyping
ETH/125 Cultural Diversity
Rebecca Terpstra
Stereotyping
Christine Miller
Part 1: Definitions
Stereotypes; these are unreliable and exaggerated generalizations about all members of a group that do not take in to account the individual’s differences. (Schaefer, 2012)
Prejudice; “is a negative attitude that rejects an entire group of people, such as racial or ethnic minority.” (Schaefer, 2012)
Labeling Theory; is a sociological theory that tries to explain why certain people are regarded as deviants while others who engage in the same behavior are not. (Schaefer, 2012)
Part 2: Identity Categories
Religious stereotypes; Stereotypes vary from religion to religion but here are a few examples; All Muslims are terrorists. Catholic priests are all child molesters, Jews are considered to be tightwads with their money.
Racial stereotypes; African Americans are more likely to commit crimes than white people. African Americans can only succeed in sports. All white people are racist.
Disability; some of the stereotypes for disabled persons are that they are all mentally retarded. They are not productive or able to provide any worthwhile service to society. They are an economical drain on society by being on Social Security.
Part 3: Questions
What are the positive aspects of the stereotypes, if any? There are no positive aspects to stereotyping. Stereotyping is only generalizations and unreliable opinions based on an entire group of people different than you. It is not based on individual differences. It only hurts you and others. It does not benefit anyone.
What are the negative aspects of stereotypes? Stereotyping influences people on how they see themselves and it affects the way we interact with others. There was a study done by University of Arizona assistant professor of Psychology Toni Schmader and Jeff Stone an associate professor from the same department that suggested that just by being