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: For example, if a certain race is thought of as "lazy" or "uneducated," a potential employer is more likely to pass over someone's resume just by looking at their name, completely ignoring the qualifications they can bring to the role. In 2015, the Huffington Post released an article exposing a sad truth. Children who had "Black" sounding names were more frequently labeled as "troublemakers" by teachers. They were already seen through a negative filter before they could prove themselves academically. Imagine trying to move up in the world when everyone else sees you far behind the starting line. 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.