American University features `` One is mythology , and the other is a stereotype that comes with a lot of baggage , '' said feminist blogger Veronica Arreola , assistant director of the Center for Research on Women and Gender at University of Illinois at Chicago . folk legend ` ` La Llorona '' in DIY costume class . Folk legends are more acceptable attire than sexy cowboy or Mexican tequila guy . ` ` One is real , and the other is a stereotype , '' professor says . ` ` We 're a culture , not a costume '' class includes ` ` Appalachian hick '' stereotype .
American University features folk legend ` ` La Llorona '' in DIY costume class . Folk legends are more acceptable attire than sexy cowboy or Mexican tequila guy . ` ` One is real , and the other is a stereotype , '' professor says . ` ` We 're a culture , not a costume '' class includes ` ` Appalachian hick '' stereotype .