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Stereotypes and Racism, 2006.
A paper surveying stereotypes and their effects on society.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the issue of stereotypes. It describes stereotypes as the exaggeration or over-generalization of certain trends. The paper explains that both the holder of the stereotype and the subject of the stereotype may be hurt by the stereotype. The author mentions that the use of stereotypes may hinder people from gaining actual knowledge about other societies. For example, the author describes the issues of personal distance in conversations in different communities, explaining that different societies have different rules regarding personal space and touching during regular communication.
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"Stereotypes are limited views of a group or type of people that is based on information that is not correct because it is oversimplified, incomplete, or distorted. No one is immune to the effects of stereotypes, and every person will inevitably experience the holding and receiving end of this harmful social phenomenon. Stereotypes may be based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical appearance, level of education, socioeconomic class, and many other factors. Stereotypes are a major contributing factor to the judgments each person will make about another person or group of people. In order to make the most accurate judgments in every situation, the presence of stereotypes must be addressed, discussed, and dispelled."
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Stereotyping, Racism and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies, 2006.
This paper examines why stereotypes exist and what their consequences may be.
3,832 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper examines why ethnic stereotypes develop, and how members of various ethnic groups are seen and see themselves. Various case studies are explored, in particular the example of Asian-Americans. Additionally, research is presented that shows how stereotypes are often based on expectations associated with membership in certain racial or ethnic groups.
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"This profusion of ethnic slurs in our language obviously reflects the bigotry and prejudice in our cultural history. However, at a deeper level these words chronicle the history of ethnic conflict in American society. The number of slurs, their targets, and the origins of the terms show that most originated in historical situations--wherever groups met and fell into conflict. Contact and conflict, usually about economic matters, heightened the contrast of ethnic cultures, which led to culture clash and recoil. Ethnic slurs proliferated in cities where many ethnic groups lived in close quarters and bristled in their everyday contacts. Many of the words are genuine Americanisms--homegrown words first coined and used in this country. Many others are loanwords borrowed especially from British English, but also from Spanish, French, German, Yiddish, and West African languages--the languages of major immigrant groups. (Allen, 1990, p. "
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Stereotyping and its Effect on Minorities, 2006.
A discussion on stereotypes and racism of minority groups.
3,471 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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The paper discusses how racial profiling can affect the way people expect that person to act, the way his or her actions are taken by others, and the way that person sees him or herself portrayed. The paper further examines how the media is responsible for disseminating racial stereotypes, and how the media and entertainment can also help to combat racial stereotyping by forcing people to look at caricatures of themselves to promote discussion. The paper analyzes how the film "Crash" is an example of this, exploring racism from all angles in such a blatant way that it could not help but spark discussion. The paper concludes that while racism may not be as blatant as it was before the Civil Rights Movement it still has a presence in today's society.
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What does Stereotyping do to Minorities?
Racial Stereotyping in the Media
What Does Racism do to Minorities?
Conclusion
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"Racial stereotyping can have many negative affects on an individual. The effects can come in the form of the way people expect that person to act, the way his or her actions are taken by others, and the way that person sees him or herself portrayed. And these stereotypes can have many damaging consequences."
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Gender Stereotypes in Children's Books, 2005.
A discussion of the gender stereotypes often found in children's books and whether these stereotypes influence a child's perception of gender.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 151.95
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This paper raises the question of whether there is a relationship between gender stereotypes in children's books and a child's perception of gender. The analysis is based on a qualitative review of research articles.
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"This study sought to determine the existence of the relationship between gender stereotypes in children's books and children's perceptions of gender. The exploration of this topic involved a qualitative review of research articles that addressed this topic from multiple perspectives. Several research studies that focused on measuring the gender representations in children's books were based on the premise that the presence of gender stereotypes in books automatically translates into children's gender stereotypical perceptions. However, the remaining research studies suggested that children's gender perceptions played a stronger role in shaping..."
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Asian Stereotypes on Television, 1990.
This paper discusses the harmful effects caused by the negative stereotyping of Asians on television: Reasons for background, occupational depictions (gardener, launderer) and racism.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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"This paper will be concerned with the harmful effects caused by the negative stereotyping of Asians on television. When they are depicted in television programs, Asians and Asian-Americans, like all racial minorities in the United States, are "usually relegated primarily to ethnic settings, or else . . . as tokens in all-white shows" (Bernardo 353). There is some controversy over the issue of whether or not such stereotyping is actually harmful. Some experts claim that racial stereotypes on TV are necessary because they provide an easy source for audience identification. In this regard, it may be argued that negative stereotypes on television are important because they have entertainment value. However, as stated by the British correspondent Caroline Wheal, the use of racial stereotypes in the media "may make interesting--or amusing--articles or ... "
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Stereotypes, 2006.
A discussion on stereotypes in "The Emperor Jones" by Eugene O'Neill.
1,072 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper takes specific characters from O' Neill's works, written in 1922, and discusses why and how they fit stereotypes befitting the era. It focuses mainly on racism and class distinction. It also explores stereotypical characters in "The Hairy Ape" by O'Neill. In conclusion it discusses the problems that arouse from stereotypes within society.
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"The character of Smithers is also stereotypical. The stereotype of the "low-life" survives even today. The poor (lately they are drug-dealers) are seen as low-class, uneducated, and cowardly, not really bright but conniving, malicious, two-faced liars. The police refer to them as "dirt bags" and "scum buckets." Always male, a low-life often is suspected to be a borderline criminal. Like Smithers, he may or may not have been in prison. Often he's very racist in his beliefs because, like Pa in Huckleberry Finn, it gives him somebody to look down on. For example, when Smithers finds out the King is in trouble, he's glad and says, "Serve 'im right! Puttin' on airs, the stinkin' nigger" (p. 268). The stereotype of the ignorant, poor white, envious of black success, exists among blacks as well, who label the whole group "white trash.""
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Stereotypes: American Progress in the Past Fifty Years, 2001.
This paper examines the progress against stereotypes in America.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper explores the diffusing of stereotypes in America through exposure and a greater societal understanding. The paper focuses on stereotypes directed at the African-American community and how they have lessened and changed greatly in the last fifty years.
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"In the past fifty years we have seen a great change in how stereotypes have presented in the U.S.. In perceiving such racial issues in the black community and elsewhere we find that improvements are being made from the nineteen fifties until the present. With advent of the civil rights movement of the Sixties black stereotypes, for example, have been improving. By analyzing different mediums of stereotyping through the media, films, music and in society there have been tremendous breakthroughs in breaking down barriers."
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Stereotypes, 2005.
This paper discusses the power of stereotypes.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that stereotypes exist in all cultural systems. The author points out that they impact people's perceptions of gender identity, gender roles and many social practices. The paper relates that, although the negative effects of stereotypes are well-known, it is clear that stereotypes continue to exit, be reproduced and exert pervasive influence on human mind and actions.
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"Stereotypes exist in all cultural systems and they have impact on people's perceptions on gender identity and gender roles as well as on many social practices. Although the negative effects of stereotypes are well-known today, it is clear that stereotypes continue to exit, be reproduced and exert pervasive influence on human mind and actions. Gender stereotypes are "common, culture-wide beliefs about how men and women differ in personal qualities and characteristics" (Denis and Kunkel, 2004, p.156). Stereotypical male personality traits include being "objective, competitive, logical, independent, aggressive, responsible, rational, and ambitious.""
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Gender Stereotypes and Body Image, 2004.
A discussion on stereotypes for body types as presented in advertising in Western cultures.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines how the media?s influence in Western culture is pervasive and how, through magazines, television, and print ads such as billboards, advertisers have consistently adopted gender stereotypes in terms of body image and use these stereotypes to sell their products. It looks at how the stereotypical womanly ideal is slender to the point of looking unhealthy and how men are consistently presented with an overly muscular, perfectly lean physique. It considers the effects of such unrealistic stereotypical ideals and looks at the effects of the female stereotype on men and of the male stereotype on women.
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"The presentation of the ideal female stereotype also has effects in terms of eating disorders that are seen in parts of the world where this ideal predominates. Since the ideal presented is so far from normal, and can rarely be attained by healthy means, anorexia nervosa and bulimia rates have risen. The only way most women can approach this stereotype of is through starvation or disordered eating. Research (Botta et al., 2003) has shown that rates of eating disorders may be predicted based upon the magazine reading habits of the women studied. If subjects were repeatedly exposed to images of unrealistically thin models, prevalence of anorexia and bulimia was greater. ?Overall, magazine reading and processing accounted for?28.0% of variance for girls? anorexic behaviors?27.5% for girls? bulimic beahaviors?23.4% for girls? body satisfaction?[and] 41.6% for girls? drive to be thin.? (Botta, 2003). Ironically, men do not see thinness as the same prerequisite for attractiveness in women that women themselves do."
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Ethnic Stereotypes in the Movie "Smokin' Aces", 2008.
This paper examines the movie "Smokin' Aces" and discusses the ethnic stereotypical images portrayed.
1,377 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This essay analyzes the use of stereotypes to portray different ethnic groups in the film "Smokin' Aces". The paper relates that the media is able to shape and influence our own perceptions of other people and cultures. The paper further relates that what we can see on the TV and movies produces a very powerful message, as we perceive the media as real even when we see a work of fiction. Additionally, the paper notes that the media is filled with stereotypes and stereotypical images. The essay then concentrates on three ethnic groups present in "Smokin' Aces", Italians, white Americans and African-Americans, and shows that they are portrayed through stereotypical images. The Italians are represented as mafia bosses, white men are good guys, while African American characters are criminals and sidekicks. The writer concludes that the construction of characters sends strong messages of racial ideology despite all the efforts put towards eliminating the racism.
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"One of the first characters introduced in the move is an Italian Primo Sparazza. Sparazza is a mafia boss, a stereotypical role for an Italian in media. He is wanted by FBI and is known to be behind many crimes but, as usual, cannot be connected directly to any of them. As such he is untouchable, powerful person behind the mafia steel curtain. We do not know much about him, but some ideas that fit in the overall male Italian- mobster stereotypic character can be inferred from the plot. Thus, it is possible that Sparazza was an Italian immigrant since the FBI agents are tracing his illegal activities to 1950s. He made crime his career climbing up to a level of one of the American mafia bosses. As such, he is a typical non-American who presents a danger to American society and way of life."
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Stereotypes of Southern Slavery, 2005.
Examines stereotypes towards slaves in early America and how slavery resistance went against these stereotypical images.
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In allowing slavery in America's south, the government also explained the grounds for it. The slaveholding government's reasoning behind the different laws were all based on the supposed biological inferiority of slaves. This paper shows, however, that blacks were in no way biologically inferior. They, like most people throughout time, were a product of their environment, an environment founded on ignorance and fear that kept power in the hands of slaveholders. It was these adverse conditions that led to both slaves' resistance and their slaveholders' biases. The paper examines how these stereotypes can be reasoned through slave resistance of the slave regime as an attempt to survive.
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"With an insufficient diet it was either go hungry or steal. Those two being the only choices, it was a very easy decision. The slaves saw stealing from a master as taking and that was not morally wrong because it became an important way fill empty stomachs. It was out of this necessity that slave culture formed into one in which "the artistry of deception became a source of personal satisfaction as well as a status among ones peers". The idea of cheating a white person, whether it was in revenge or to get food for your family, was not seen as wrong. However, thievery and deception were not taken lightly; this was a situation where "to be accused was to be convicted"."
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Stereotypes and Prejudice, 2007.
A discussion on stereotypes and how they are formed, and whether these prejudices can be controlled.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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The paper describes how stereotypes and prejudice most often occur against groups and/or members of groups that are perceived to be different from other groups. The paper explores various factors, visible and less visible, that contribute, most typically, to prejudices and stereotypes among some groups. The paper examines stereotypes based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, disability, and various other factors.
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"Recent psychology and management research suggests, moreover, that while diverse skills and abilities may in fact enhance group or team performance, demographic diversity (e.g., differences among team or group members in language; cultural; referential; or social background) may in fact detract from it (Knight, Pearce, Smith, Olian , Sims , Smith & Flood, 1999; Jackson, 2003; Hamilton, Nickerson, Jackson, & Owan, May 2004). As this research implies, then, people in work situations feel more comfortable and may also be more productive and gel better as a team when working with others they perceive to be more like themselves."
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European Stereotypes, 2001.
This paper looks at the past and present European stereotypes.
1,980 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The writer of this paper uses stereotypes of the past and present European sub-culture to explain some of the myths surrounding certain nations. The paper explains that some of these stereotypes are self inflicted, leading to these myths; while other stereotypes come about due to the historical myths themselves
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"All national or ethnic groups define themselves, at least in part, through their boundaries, that is, by reference to those outside the group. Because the definition ordinarily glorifies the in-group, some unfavorable comparison of outsiders occurs. To illustrate, consider a common "trope," or rhetorical figure, used by Romans to refer to the western Mediterranean islanders whom they recruited as military auxiliaries: "Farting like a Balearic slinger." I choose this remote example because many of my maternal ancestors came from the island of Minorca; later I shall be obliged to cite far more derogatory stereotypes about others, ancestors. "
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Stereotypes and Generalizations, 2007.
This paper describes four common, yet unfair, stereotypes in today's society.
739 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper explains that stereotyping is an attempt to claim that each individual in a certain group shares a set of common qualities. The paper shows the impossibility of this, since no two individuals are alike. The paper looks at stereotypes of politicians and discusses the belief that tattoos are related to gangs, drug heads and motorcycle groups. The paper examines stereotypes of feminists and of the elderly community. The paper shows just how cruel judgments are when they are made about groups of individuals that people know little about.
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"Beliefs and values play a large role in society today, and eventually they will evolve over time. There are many different expressions of beliefs and values directly associated with stereotypes. Euphemism and dysphemism are rhetorical terms that are widely used in conjunction with stereotypes. Stereotyping is a natural function of the human and social mind. Essentially, the natural functions of stereotypes are actual sketches of how a group of people is perceived and how they perceive themselves. The stereotypes within this paper are normally viewed as erroneous. These are attempts to claim that each individual in a certain group shares a set of common qualities. No two individuals are alike, so this would be logically impossible."
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Gender-Based Stereotypes in ?Snow White?, 2003.
An analysis of gender-based stereotypes in this story and what they mean for parents today.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper identifies the elements in the story, ?Snow White,? that present gender stereotypes describing the role behaviors and attitudes attributed to the female characters. An examination of what these stereotypes suggest males and females should aspire to is followed by an assessment of the role behaviors and attitudes that are attributed to the characters that tend to make them ?bad? or ?good.? A discussion of good and bad male characters, what factors differentiate them, and what this suggests about expectations for mothers and fathers is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"By sharp contrast, the humble Huntsman is shown to be both compassionate and brave by sparing Snow White?s life at the risk of his own, and by killing a wild boar in her place. Other stereotypes include the relegation of Snow White to a purely domestic role by dwarves, who ? while not quite homo sapiens, are still haughty males who view females as housekeepers and little more, even if she is the ?fairest in the land?: "If you will take care of our house, cook for us, and make the beds, wash, mend, and knit, and keep everything neat and clean, then you may stay with us altogether and you shall want for nothing.? "
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