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Stereotype and Ethnicity
A stereotype is a typical mental image shared by individuals of a unit that expresses an overly simplistic viewpoint, a biased attitude, or an uncritical assessment. Stereotypes can be centered on ethnicity, race, age, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other group membership (Susan 14). Ethnicity is a group membership based on shared cultural characteristics, such as language, ancestry, national origin, and religion. There are claims regarding stereotypes and ethnicity that can lead to discrimination and are harmful.
One claim regarding stereotypes and ethnicity is that they can lead to discrimination. People may judge others based on their race and cultural beliefs rather than who they are. This can result in people being treated unfairly or even excluded from specific opportunities. In America and I by Anzia Yezierka, the author describes her experience as a Polish immigrant in America. She talks about the different types of people she meets and how they react to her. One example of a stereotype is when the author said, And my body, untrained and unskilled, was not even wanted in the factory. This is a case where individuals can be judged based on their appearance as an example of stereotypes.
The second...…isolated and not wanted in that country, which can lead to depression or mental issues. She says, For a long, long time, my heart ached and ached like a sore wound this shows how she was aching with bitterness due to the challenges she was facing in America.
Since claims regarding ethnicity and stereotypes may lead to discrimination and one being hurt, it is essential to promote inclusion and respect for all. Discrimination and harm caused by stereotypes and ethnicity are serious problems. They can be addressed by increasing awareness and understanding and developing policies and practices promoting inclusion and respect for…
Work Cited
Fiske, Susan T. “Prejudices in cultural contexts: Shared stereotypes (gender, age) versus variable stereotypes (race, ethnicity, religion).” Perspectives on psychological science 12.5 (2017): 791-799.
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