stereotypes

Stereotypes
America is the land of diversity. Every nationality, race, religion, creed, culture etc exists in this country. We are such a unique country as a whole. However, even with this great diversity comes stereotypes. The word stereotype comes from the greek words stereo + typos which means a “solid impression. There is a stereotype for every ethnic group, social class, race, religion and nationality. As a product of such diverse parents, I have been stereotyped against. Stereotypes are common misperceptions of an ethnic group or nationality. It is a wrong assumption or a prejuidice. Stereotypes can arise from a movie, a book , a t.v. show, a video game or a bad experience with just one person from that particular group. Below I have come up with a list of some of the most common stereotypes that I have heard.

*****Please note that I did not come up with these stereotypes nor do I agree with them.**************

these are stereotypes that need to be eradicated and shut down. They are hurtful and untrue.

1. All Irish people are alcoholics.
2. All Italians are guidos.
3. Christians are homophobes.
4. Asians are nerds.
5. All black people are on welfare.
6. All Arabs are terrorists.
5. Jocks are stupid.
6. Blonde haired people are dumb and ditzy.
7. French people are snooty and stuck-up.
8. Indians work at gas stations or 7-eleven.
9. Southerners are hicks and racist.
10. Middle Easterners hate Americans.
11. Russians are violent drunks.
12. Immigrants do not speak English well.
13. Jewish people are cheap.
14. Middle Eastern women are oppressed.
15. Germans are Nazis.
16. Irish men are wife beaters.
17. All Italians are in the mob.
18. All whites are racist.
19. All Chinese people can not drive.
20. Jewish people control the world.
21. All Indians smell bad.
22. fat people have no self-control.
23. all gay people have std's.
24. All Arabs hate Jews.
25. All gingers are irish.