2006-07-02 15:30:10 · 13 answers · asked by tkxxx2005 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
you just stereotyped americans
2006-07-02 15:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by mj45 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Many (probably most) have not had the opportunity to interact with other cultures and ethnicities. That is unfortunate due to the fact that the American media has always portrayed "the American way" as top notch. As a result most people assume (incorrectly) that other countries or cultures do not have anything to offer that should be of interest to them. This narrow minded focus causes many to stereotype others from different cultures and backgrounds in an inappropriate manner. As a teacher I try to make sure my students do not share that viewpoint.
2006-07-02 22:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by snddupree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by many answers and questions on yahoo they also stereotype themselves (other races in their country )as well !!! so I guess it just makes it all the easier to stereotype everyone else as well
2006-07-02 22:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by HAPA CHIC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be fair now. Not all Americans do this. And lot's of people from other countries do this too. I guess it's human nature. We Canadians do it too. Not all but some do.
2006-07-09 09:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as right as u r, not everyone does it. i don't stereotype people unless they stereotype themselves. like, my friend claims she's emo, so i tell people she's emo. its not a big deal to stereotype people as long as your openminded about them. like, if ur gonna say "i think that person's a prep, so i'm not gonna talk to them", well thats rude. but if u say "i think that person's a prep but i'll talk to them anyway" well thats ok!
2006-07-02 22:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by sunnylaughs10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the last guy who answered....
Stereotyping is such a vague term.
2006-07-02 22:35:22 · answer #6 · answered by Sally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that question right there just stereotyped americans...so why dont u ask the question the right way...HYPOCRITE
2006-07-02 23:01:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People tend to group people up if they are not like them. They separate by race,religon,money,power........etc.
I honestly don't think this will ever change or will change in the future
2006-07-02 22:35:09 · answer #8 · answered by snuggels102 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are brought up like that way buddy, they dont really think that there are many countries in the world who are better than them, they really dont open their eyes man...............
2006-07-02 22:39:18 · answer #9 · answered by dancingdoll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because anything that does not placate their comfort level, they either, pigeon-hole, criticize, or condemn. i really think it is borne out of a fear of anything different than the dominant culture.
2006-07-02 22:35:55 · answer #10 · answered by jakiterry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋