2006-08-04 03:09:38 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
because they don't want to believe that a anyone can be different from everyone else. so when even 1 person acts similar to a cetrain type the automatically assume that person is just like that
2006-08-04 03:32:54 · answer #1 · answered by storm_magus3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually this one got asked earlier in a much different way. America is addicted to sound bites and talking heads. It saves all the time and trouble of actually thinking. You take a slogan (Liberal, Conservative), and immediately apply it. Then you don't have to think anymore. Done.
Stereotypes are the same way. You look at a color, or race, or religion, and you make an instant decision. BAM!
No more thought needed. You already have them figured out.
Sucks, doesn't it?
-Dio
2006-08-04 03:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not only americans, everyone is the same. it is easier for them to just think that people of the same group or nationality have the same characteristics.. may be some americans tend to believe stereotypes more because they really listen to what their media is saying without checking if it is true or not
2006-08-04 03:19:59 · answer #3 · answered by messy_missy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the strerotypes have some truth to them. Some may not, but people tend to look at the majority not the exceptions. * goes back to eating fried chicken and watermellon* HOLLA
2006-08-04 03:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a stereotype right there! Go to Europe and see what the racism situation is like there. You will see that America is like 'Europe-lite' when it comes to bigotry.
2006-08-04 03:16:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are non-Americans so addicted to stereotyping Americans?
2006-08-04 03:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by ~Gate~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are fed stereotypes from the moment we are born from those around us, society in general, the entertainment industry, the business sector, marketing and advertisements, and our peers. There's almost no escape from it.
2006-08-04 03:19:36 · answer #7 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Americans are intellectually lazy and it's easier to just embrace what the media presents to them.
2006-08-04 03:15:17 · answer #8 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its easier to be shallow
the news and media generally doesnt help either with the shallow soundbites
steareotypes are intellectually lazy but more comfortable
2006-08-04 03:13:36 · answer #9 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because stereotypes generally have some truth to them.
2006-08-04 03:21:18 · answer #10 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋