Title: Stereotypes: Definition And Why They Are Wrong | Betterhelp
Headings: Stereotypes: Definition And Why They Are Wrong
Stereotypes: Definition And Why They Are Wrong
A Stereotype Definition
Positive Stereotypes
Negative Stereotypes
They Divide
They Create Fear
They Limit Opportunity
They Ignore Real Problems
They Give Us Excuses
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Content: They Ignore Real Problems
Some would like us to believe that some groups of people, or in some cases, certain cultures or races, are more violent than others. While these individuals rarely come right out and state this, their bias is seen in the media. The problem with this type of bias in the media is that it ignores real problems both within the racial, cultural, or social group the person is speaking about, and outside of it. The news uses catchphrases like "white on black violence," "black on black violence," and "black on white" violence freely, without ever addressing the factors beyond race that increase rates of violence everywhere. While race is key in addressing problems in our society, boiling the entire problem down to one factor does not provide all the solutions we can take advantage of. They Give Us Excuses
Last but not least, stereotypes do not just change what other people think of us. They can also change what we think of ourselves. If you constantly hear that, because of your age, race, gender, or social status, you must be something you are not, it creates emotional conflict. Stereotypes are often based on things we cannot change easily, or cannot change at all. We can be negatively affected by the stereotype we are given.