Is there any truth at all to stereotypes? Is there any case whereby a stereotype would be a good thing...in other words, a compliment towards an individual or group?
Or, should be dispense with them altogether?
2006-06-15 08:23:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
stereotypes can be true for certain individuals or groups, however stereotypes are generally false due to the fact that they usually fit only a small few out of a whole group and fall easy prey to the slippery slope. Stereotypes can be good in the essence that those that find themselves stereotyped often work hard at overcoming the stereotypes, breaking down the barriers they can create, and bettering themselves for it. Stereotypes also encourage us to learn about different races and cultures, gaining a better understanding of them.
2006-06-15 08:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are useful! Especially when hiring. If someone fits a stereotype that you wish to promote. Look at Lane Bryant clothing.
2006-06-15 08:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're good only for jokes. And even some of them are dangerous because you can believe that what happens in jokes happens in real life, too.
2006-06-15 08:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they are mostly the truth. they are formed by how the people act, how else would we come up with this?
2006-06-15 08:31:08 · answer #4 · answered by truthteller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not useflul except for showing ones stupidity
2006-06-15 08:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by Jack Kerouac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into people's eyes; they never lie.
2006-06-15 08:27:47 · answer #6 · answered by nancy w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, yup, nope, and yup
2006-06-15 08:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by jyd9999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋