How are they right or wrong? For example, I have a stereotype about New Englanders'. I don't get their sense of humor and they get on my nerves. Am I wrong?
2006-07-07 15:06:04 · 10 answers · asked by 5375 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I am a black female in a professional school. The competition to get into this school is fierce and when people--especially white people see that I got but other white people did not get accepted, they say, suggest whatever-- it was affirmative action. They do not believe that blacks can compete academically and be better applicants than some whites.
This is very wrong. I have friends who are professionals--lawyers, nurses, accountants etc and they are exceptional people. I have never once heard a black friend of mine say "Thank God for this Affirmative Action program. I am not as smart but I still got in!"--because it does not happen.
I have brillant friends and family members who have EARNED their right to hold the positions they have. They are hard workers and they have paid their dues. They do not need affirmative action to achieve anything--they are excellent competitors and high achievers in their own right.
2006-07-07 15:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by helpwanted 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first thing that comes to mind is how silly it is that we all seem to be guilty of it to one degree or another. Why else do we all laugh when a comedian makes a joke that is clearly stereotypical? I think that everyone just needs to lighten up.We have become such a "politically correct" society. For almost every stereotype that may irk the person in question that it doesn't fit; they themselves know someone that it does.
Some of the stereotypes I deal with involve people who are either from the city or the country.I was raised in the suburbs of a city and my cousins etc...from the country.One week a year I was the one who would hear, "You aren't from around here, are you?"
No, you arent wrong...only human. :]
2006-07-07 15:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,here in Milwaukee the Blacks,Mexicans and Hmongs are getting a bad rap for being lazy,no-good freeloaders!It seems every summer we get about 40 shootings a month all on the north or south side...that's where they live.Which causes the stereotypes i brought up earlier.
P.S
This is not a Racist Post,Nor do i condone any racist acts!!
Just answering the question to the best of my ability.
2006-07-07 15:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by film_it76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All stereotypes are wrong. While alot may fit into that stereotype...not all will be like that. Therefore it is wrong. You are judging someone for race/nationality instead of them as a human being that you have yet to know.
2006-07-07 15:10:19 · answer #4 · answered by zenkitty27 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
properly, i'm African-American additionally yet pay attention to all varieties of music. I pay attention to rock music and steel while i think like it additionally. My hair is permed yet I merely placed on it conservative and straightforward. i don't drink kool-help widely used like the stereotype says and that i will consume the two grilled or fried poultry it is not important yet I ideally like baked. I carry close out with people who're into romance novels and poetry. a number of my friends are females a number of them are adult males. acceptance and familiar ppl annoy me additionally cuz this is not in all hazard what's crucial in existence. i'm an authority at writing memories, poetry, singing, and performing. i'm additionally a humanitarian.
2016-12-08 17:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by leopard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope they are annoying. Its not a stereotype. The only likeable ones were on the tv show Cheers and it was fiction.
2006-07-07 15:13:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
New Englander also speak very quickly. Either that or people in the south speak verrrrrry sloooowly. What de ye think?
2006-07-07 15:25:23 · answer #7 · answered by cathyhewed1946 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, we, french people, are supposed to be arrogant, racist against americans, lazy... That's what most racist people on this site seem to think, when they answer a question about france.
2006-07-07 15:12:59 · answer #8 · answered by Espectacularrrrr! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Cherokee Indian. Many people think that it is dangerous to let Indians drink...that we are lazy...that we live in tents. How could we live in tents...we're too drunk and lazy to put them up>
2006-07-07 15:10:59 · answer #9 · answered by Chainsawmom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer this question without sounding racist, so I will pass.
2006-07-07 15:10:16 · answer #10 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋