2006-09-28 08:19:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Lack of knowledge. I recently made the mistake of stereotyping Satanists until i took the time to learn the truth behind Satanism and realised that many beliefs they hold are one and the same with the ones i live my life by.
It's ironic, the fact that most people say "because they're stupid" only shows that they're stereotyping people who stereotype people. The epitome of irony.
One can only use the knowledge he possesses otherwise he must strive to obtain new knowledge to aquire a new outlook on things. If one is willing to take the time to learn before he mouths off, then he won't be guilty of stereotyping. People who stereotype others are almost always guilty of a lack of better understanding of the subject they're discussing. Or a refusal to learn the facts behind the subject.
2006-09-28 08:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of times it's an insecurity issue. It helps the person that's doing the stereotyping to perhaps define who they are. Also, there are those who have a Superiority complex, and must in a sense stereotype to achieve feeling better about themselves.
2006-09-28 08:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by Musicmaiden4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are only capable of using less than 10% of their brains. Being able to hold dichotomy would require an expansive ability to comprehend and process multiple thoughts simultaneously.
Most people have a hard time deciding whether to order the Whopper or the Angus Steakburger-both cows on bread.
When they stereotype, they are using their own archaic mnemonic device to be able to remember people and then they don't have to hurt their head by learning anything new.
To sum up, they're stupid.
2006-09-28 08:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi Di 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it takes no thought or thinking outside the box. People would actually have to think with their mind to be able to look at each individual and make a separate opinion. That would take to much work in this society where people can't be honest with themselves or each other. Not all white people are rednecks. Not all black people are hood rats and so on and so forth. It's just pure laziness on our part to get to know someone. If we did we may just learn something. Take the time today to get to know some one of a different color and culture you may just be surprised.
2006-09-28 08:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they don't understand something, and even more importantly they don't WANT to understand. It's just "easier" to put people who are different into categories, rather than making the effort to give someone a chance.
2006-09-28 08:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, Because they see a cetain amount of people who can not do one thing or ddoes one thing very well in the person's world and forget that there is a world of more people who can or can not do it.
2006-09-28 08:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignorance
Uneducated
small mindedness
brain washed
never travel led
never experienced travesty
2006-09-28 08:22:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's faster and easier than taking the time to understand someone
2006-09-28 08:21:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
*People by their very nature tend to be afraid of something different.
*We are taught by science to look for norms.
*Parents and family members teach this to their kids.
*Shallow mindedness.
2006-09-28 08:26:21 · answer #9 · answered by James C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz day rasicts
2006-09-28 08:20:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋