Stereotypes

What is a stereotype?
Stereotypes are forms of social consensus rather than individual judgments. Sociologist Charles E. Hurst of the College of Wooster states that, “One reason for stereotypes is the lack of personal, concrete familiarity that individuals have with persons in other racial or ethnic groups. Lack of familiarity encourages the lumping together of unknown individuals”.
– 1. “Some people think that all ___________ are ______________.” – 2. “Some people think that all ___________ are ______________ because ____________.” – 3. “Some people think that all ___________ are ______________ because ____________.” However,________________________ __________________________________________________.”
Chinese Stereotypes
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Discuss these stereotypes in your groups. Why would some people think these things? What are some examples that prove they aren’t true? Chinese people are short. Chinese people know Kung Fu. Chinese people love to eat rice. Chinese people believe whatever the government tells them. Chinese people don’t trust non-Chinese people. Chinese people are good at math. Chinese people live with their parents their whole lives. Chinese people can’t speak English well. Chinese people can’t drink much alcohol. Chinese women are controlled by their husbands.
Stereotypes, Prejudice, & Discrimination
Stereotype: involve generalizations about the "typical" characteristics of members of the groups. Jane is a female, so she probably has characteristics x, y, z, ....... Prejudice: attitude toward the members of some group based solely on their membership in that group (can be positive or negative) Discrimination: actual positive or negative actions toward the objects of prejudice
American Stereotypes I Resent:
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Americans are fat. Americans are rich. Americans love war. Americans don’t value family as much as Chinese people do. Americans want China to fail economically. Americans are Christian and celebrate Christmas. Americans can’t understand Chinese or use chopsticks. Americans are very direct and open about everything. Americans don’t know anything about the world outside of America. American men who come to China want a Chinese wife.
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Mauritanian
Hispanic-American
Peruvian
South African
Ghanaian Georgian
What is a stereotype?
“A stereotype is a preconceived idea that attributes certain characteristics (in general) to all the members of class or set. The term is often used with a negative connotation when referring to an oversimplified, exaggerated, or demeaning assumption that a particular individual possesses the characteristics associated with the class due to his or her membership in it.”
Fixing Stereotypes
Stereotypes lack cultural understanding and don’t account for diversity and differences within groups. To fix a stereotype, work through the following:
Fixing 外国人 Stereotypes
In groups next week you will present a culture from the following list to help understand differences between foreigners.
Bulgarian!!!
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Recognizing & Understanding
Recognizing our Stereotypes
Finish the sentence with the first adjective you think of:
– – – – – – – – – – Americans are… Chinese people are… Indian people are… Japanese people are… Men are… Women are… Black people are… Poor people are… Rich people are… Homosexuals are…