From experience as a Korean-American, a lot of people seem to treat me different and generalize about me.
2006-08-10 18:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The human brain likes to fit things into categories, for comparison and contrast. Stereotypes make these easier for people because they don't have to think too hard.
2006-08-10 19:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because stereotypes make people feel safe, like they know what they're dealing with. When they meet someone who doesn't fit their stereotype of what they think (in your case, being Korean-American) they are generally freaked out and quick to reject.
2006-08-10 19:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's human nature to label people and classify them into general groups, whether it's consciously or subconsciously done. I suppose even the most open-minded person is susceptible to this, it's just what we do. I doubt the situation will ever really change.
2006-08-10 19:01:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey now, I bet you would complain if people treated you like everyone else? Be glad that your different and work at making that difference mean something important. We really like to be surprised and like knowing gifted people, so don't let us down.
2006-08-10 19:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are like that. If you are not the type of person they think you are then prove them wrong. They just don't know what they're missing.
2006-08-10 19:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lazy thinking and herd mentality.
2006-08-10 18:58:44 · answer #6 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try being a Muslim in Amerika right now...
2006-08-10 19:12:22 · answer #7 · answered by toyoyo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that saves them from having to try to know you, the jerks
2006-08-10 18:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
b/c people are ignorant and prejudice
2006-08-10 18:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋