Persuasive Essay On Stereotyping

As the clock ticks and the time passes in our everyday life we may or may not even acknowledge that we are guilty of stereotyping, wether it may be a particular person, race, or group without even acknowledging it. However, I’m sure every person in today’s society is aware of unfair stereotyping. Stereotyping is a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion prejudiced attitude or uncritical judgment. It’s like a second nature to categorize people. In society we tend to believe that Asians are smart, African Americans are athletic, Caucasians are rednecks, Arabic are terrorists, all Italians are in the mafia, French people are into fashion, and the most common stereotype amongst Native Americans is we are all drunks. You also hear people associate stereotypes with different foods with certain ethnic groups. Curry is often paired with Arabic’s, Watermelon goes with African Americans, Italians must have spaghetti, Asians are associated with noodles, and Native Americans are often identified with fry bread.

I myself am guilty of unfair stereotyping people based on race, gender and age. I used to work in a retirement home in Oklahoma. It was a Friday afternoon when I was

it’s hard and it will disappoint you. Yet, I am just as guilty as the person who unfairly stereotyped me for being Native American, as I unfairly stereotyped Jobias, Ashlee, and Vicki by their appearance. Sometimes, at the moment you don’t realize that your stereotyping certain people. Especially, when exchanging jokes amongst peers. Like I said, “It’s like a second nature to categorize people.” Just be mindful of the comments you make. Yes, you too will also be stereotyped; don’t let their comments define who you are as a person. Summation of it all is to bear in mind that words do matter and someone may not be hesitant to go