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I have gotten different responses of the sort. Many have given they're opinions about stereotypes but didn't answer the question, "Do you think this stereotype can be undone?" Many people criticize me of what I seem to say not what I say. I know it's a stereotype and yes, I do stereotype people and you guys do to. Just think about how you act in front of different age, race, looks, gender. I have also gotten responses where people say stereotypes are not necessarily true. I know that stereotypes are not always true which is why they are called stereotypes (assumptions over general things, in this case, race.). And for those of you people who say you are kinda "gangsta", I've got news. you aren't gangsta whenyou say "dogg" "homie" ditch a few classes, smoke some cigarettes, steal, don't get good grades when your asian or caucasian. But it's ok of not knowing this because I thought I was ghetto, too. Please answer my question assuming I have thought years about this (which I did).

2006-12-23 16:58:03 · 7 answers · asked by William J 1 in Society & Culture Cultures & Groups Other - Cultures & Groups

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I think we should live and let live, and it's not a copout
Happy Holidays

2006-12-23 17:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty 7 · 1 0

OK first the name -as you mentioned it I'm not gangsta or street or any f these other idiotic labels!
Now - I don't think this stereotype can be undone in the short term - these types of thoughts are inbedded in the nations psyche and therefore it takes the majority of people to believe the situation has changed before a shift of opinion is noticed. To be honest I'm not even sure where this opinion is formulated though I agree it too be true in the case you are quoting (wether right or wromg) surely the only way to change these stereotyes is incrementally - an individual at a time. However to do this by ones self can take a while to say the least while the press etc. can do it in one fail swoop due to their mass audience. Perhaps this is the key?
I guess that in order to change these opinions (I'm assuming that was the arguement behind the question) onemust first ask why they have come about - extension - who introduced such opinions and why. Due to my political beliefs I have my own ideas about these questions but I am not sure this is the time to go into them as I have already took up a great deal of your time (ask a seperate question and I would be more than willing to give you my views).
An insightfull and thoughtfull question - we need more of these on here!
Merry Christmas

2006-12-23 17:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by munkydogg 2 · 0 0

Are you asking why asians are though to be smarter/brainier ?

If so, the stereotype is probably deriven from the fact that they attend school for a lot longer per day, and more days in some cases, I think Japanese schools are 7 day a week setups.

It probably has real little to do with the actual genetical make up of the person, etc race blah blah, the fact that their government and personal ethics have placed education highly and is respected would more likely be the cause.
Probably wouldnt hurt a few more races to think similar, but hey each to their own.

2006-12-23 17:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by mickattafe 3 · 0 0

ok man, you seem kinda desperate so ill answer for ya. the answer is 50/50 and it has already been undone. there are rich black people who grew up in the ghetto, and there are ghetto asians like myself who grew up rich. according to the stereotype you are talkin about, i would say 50% of the people out there would stereotype and 50% wont. it depends on who you are. in my opinion, in the future this wouldnt change, or maybe it could go like one guy said it, everyone would be completely different and all you see is grey, if i am not mistaken.

2006-12-23 17:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

very intelligent humans the Asians are, I believe it is the level of respect they continue to give to the elders heritage and being docile when it is appropriate and not to mention there spirituality!
I beg you to allow me to alarm you of this the Africans would blow your mind if you were to honestly study there culture, Wisdom not to mention there believe system!
and what makes these 2 great is due to the fact you are speaking of many countries on both Continents!
and to correct you you are not ghetto you are doing what others around you do and others quickly judge you hay they seem to be
Pre-Justice towards you asking a very simple question you wanted so desperately answered! I pray this helps you!
and the reason i did not mention the other races is - quite simply because the others come and have learned from the 2 I did proudly mention! (You dig me)?????

2006-12-23 17:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by wise 5 · 1 1

I dont think it has to do with brains as much as that most asians who come here, come here for one reason to get a better education and a better life. so of course they work hard for what ever they get. Most asian kids are really hard working student, not smart just hard working. they put effort in there work. I kno because i am from Asia and i did not use to put effort in my work and got crappy grades and now that i actually think about sit and do it I have all A's!
the word "gangsts" is usually used for black people not asians or caucasians

2006-12-23 17:02:15 · answer #6 · answered by Love Exists? 6 · 0 1

whatever

2006-12-24 02:23:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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