racial rumors....??

[blackfob]

i meant stereotypes!!!!

do you believe
the stereotypes of of your race are true??
for instance
"all black people steal"
"asians are bad drivers"
or
"white people cant dance"

no offense to anyone here::D:

[leerock89]

Talking about stereotypes? Well some of them are true some of them are not. It really depends on the individual.

[blackfob]

hahah yea i meant stereotypes
im sorry its very late and i cant seem
to pull away from my computer

[Ariya]

Nah, I don't believe any of that.

One of my good friends, Kira, is African American, but she's never stolen a thing--nor have her parents.

Okay, so Asians are bad drivers--but some are good. Same goes for every other race; some are good drives, some are bad. I myself am a good Asian driver--though I can have a lead foot every now and then.

I've seen some pretty good dancing from white people. About 3/4 of the Varsity Dance Team at my school is made up of white girls--and they're the best of the best of those who tried out to be on the dance team.

So there you have it for those rumors.

And to answer your question: No, I do not believe any of those to be true.

[carolyn07]

...in some way!,.like us for being hospitable,.im a filipino eh!,.coz as far as i can see,.or noticed,.i have never seen my collgues that are not hospitable,.but,.i guess,.it depends on the individual and the culture he grew up from?,.♥

...but i hate racial discrimination!,.yeah!,.it pisses me off!,.♥

[Russkie]

*Flips you the bird*

[Dolly]

As mean as it may seem, I believe a stereotype to an extent.

Let's first review what a stereotype is.


"A generalization, usually exaggerated or oversimplified and often offensive, that is used to describe or distinguish a group."

Now I feel that most globally-known stereotypes are brought forth after it appears to simply just be a trait of a certain group.

If I get into a car with an asian, am I assured a swift death? Of course not, one of my best friends is asian and I've driven with him to a number of destinations without fault.

But getting to the point, I feel a stereotype is created because it just happens often, even more often than not. So thus, as the definition states--it's a simplification, a generalization.

While it's common knowledge that it doesn't apply to everyone, the stereotype exists, and it's there for a reason.

[a2ng0d]

As mean as it may seem, I believe a stereotype to an extent.

Let's first review what a stereotype is.


"A generalization, usually exaggerated or oversimplified and often offensive, that is used to describe or distinguish a group."

Now I feel that most globally-known stereotypes are brought forth after it appears to simply just be a trait of a certain group.

If I get into a car with an asian, am I assured a swift death? Of course not, one of my best friends is asian and I've driven with him to a number of destinations without fault.

But getting to the point, I feel a stereotype is created because it just happens often, even more often than not. So thus, as the definition states--it's a simplification, a generalization.

While it's common knowledge that it doesn't apply to everyone, the stereotype exists, and it's there for a reason.

well said.

personally; i believe in some stereotypes, but the ones listed are ridiculous.

FOR EXAMPLE. 1)Take a look down your ordinary neighborhood street. Now see the house at the coldesac? There are 12 cars spilling out from the garage into the street.

I would say this is a Latino (most likely) or an asian (next likely; probably vietnamese X]) social gathering. There will be beer. It will stretch late into the night. And they will play their music obnoxiously so everyone can hear (if theyre mexican).

2) Johnny is a "troubled" student who isn't very social and keeps many of his problems to himself. He usually doesn't speak to anyone at school, and sits in the back of class. He wears all black, is always looking at the ground, and besides his ipod nano filled with Deathmetal, he has no friends. He has a sketchbook full of dark, depressing, and even disturbing images. Preps at school gossip behind his back, and though he is aware he says nothing. One day; he decides to free himself from the world by shooting himself. Or maybe he should make them pay first...

Did you picture a white kid?

Of course everybody knows that stereotypes dont apply to everyone. but like dolly said we make them for a reason.

Here's a little home experiment (Fun!). Draw an Indian (as in thanksgiving).
Then, Draw a black person. Then, draw a white person. You only take 5 minutes on each drawing. *For those of you who participate, post back with results. Don't cheat. If you dont finish in 5 min; STOP.*

[alsharid]

I believe stereotypes are not true.

[scotsman]

I actually find stereotypes funny (or at least the Scottish ones).
The 'typical' Scotsman: a red haired, surly, penny-pinching Highlander who speaks with an impenetrable accent. He would be strutting around the windswept, heather-clad moors in a kilt with a sprig of thistle on his breast, perhaps blowing a merry tune on a bagpipe before going home for a spot of whisky and haggis. When the Scotsman gets really tipsy, he becomes extremely maudlin and sentimental, singing the praises of his favourite football team and heaping curses on the despicable English. (OK I copied it, I'm lazy so sue me, but it's pretty much what I would type).
Our hair colour varies like every other country, most people are nice and friendly, there are always tight fisted people in every country, our accent isn't that thick and depends on what part of Scotland your in. Kilts are usually worn on special occasions weddings, etc, my dad learned how to play the bagpipes when he was young but not many know how to play, whisky isn't really that popular, i only have haggis once every month or so when i go to the chippie and on burns night, I've seen plenty of angry drunks but maybe the part about the football and English isn't completely false.

[soulten]

I'm unstereotypable....
But it depends on the individual, but with our tvs and stuff it's hard to not stereotype, and because of this these stereotypes become real. If you were black and raised with that stereotype of stealing you're more likely to follow it.We have been brain-washed to become like the stereotypes.

[spirit]

i meant stereotypes!!!!

do you believe
the stereotypes of of your race are true??
for instance
"all black people steal"
"asians are bad drivers"
or
"white people cant dance"

no offense to anyone here::D:Funny, I haven't heard any of those before :P Tell me more xD
Unfortunately, stereotypes do exist... and they are "promoted" especially by the media... eh, eh. Divided into: ethnicity/race, social class, gender and age.
Sometimes, I do believe in some stereotypes..... some of them have their origin in history and truth.

[blackfob]

Funny, I haven't heard any of those before :P Tell me more xD
Unfortunately, stereotypes do exist... and they are "promoted" especially by the media... eh, eh. Divided into: ethnicity/race, social class, gender and age.
Sometimes, I do believe in some stereotypes..... some of them have their origin in history and truth.


hahahaa
umm im going to do my race
so no one else gets offened

-black people always eat fried chicken
-black people love kool-aid
-black people can naturally play basketball
-black people have nappy hair
oh and my favorite
-black people speak different english

[strike7785]

i meant stereotypes!!!!

do you believe
the stereotypes of of your race are true??
for instance
"all black people steal"
"asians are bad drivers"
or
"white people cant dance"

no offense to anyone here::D:

To be honest Yes. White people most of them cant dance. If you look at the history books 85% of the jails are made up of blacks and yes they steal a lot. Im not to sure about the asians with bad driving. never heard of that before

[amerikajin]

Stereotypes do have a basis in reality, but it is a minute one. I have heard many stereotypes in which I can think of more people that evidence against it than for it.

For example: I am white and I can dance. I've been dancing since I was six (ballet and jazz) and got into hip hop in high school. I was in advanced hip hop for two years until I quit due to time constraints. I know many other white people that are also good at dancing (not just classic ballet either). Some are even dance majors at my college, too.

I don't live in an area with much of a black community (more like 70% hispanic and 20% asian), but I can only think of one black person that did really bad things (break the law). I don't know if he ever stole anything (probably, knowing him), but he did beat my sister, and when she got a restraining order on him and broke up with him, he vandalized her car and stalked her.

I went to a high school that was over 60% asian. most of my friends from that school were asian. i rode in cars with many of them and, to tell you the truth, I've had scarier experiences with my white friends behind the wheel (one thought a red light was a stop sign...she then went on to almost hit pedestrians crossing the street in the crosswalk twice...).

I definitely tend to avoid falling into believing stereotypes (although no one can claim that completely because humans tend to judge those they see to try to categorize them and better understand them) <-- which is why I try to avoid stereotypes. People cannot be categorized by the color of their skin or the color of their hair (I'm a blonde and I am most definitely not stupid) or their age or their height or where they are from or their income.

...although I will say I can't jump AT ALL =D

[analogZero]

white people dancing bad needs correction. it's white guys that can't dance. here's some other tidbits:

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/full-list-of-stuff-white-people-like/

[Koopaking]

I find a lot of stereotypes to be actually pretty hilarious. I mean sure they aren't always accurate, but it really is funny when you see someone actually doing it, like... hmm for instance a fat black guy at KFC shoveling down a bucket of fried chicken. Or a white blonde woman being stupid and ditzy, or a Jewish dude crouched over a calculator meticulously counting all of his money, or about 20 Hispanic guys somehow cramming themselves in a pickup truck to go to a flea market. Ya know, that kind of stuff. Sure they aren't always accurate, but they are funny, especially the ones that apply directly to yourself. It's fun to laugh at yourself.

Also, I hate mayonnaise, I think it's disgusting. Go figure.

[puppetz]

oh my god mayo is repulsive. but yeah i think stereotypes are funny. sometimes true though i guess. its whatever.

[lemonek]

Well, everybody is different, i find everybody particular, i have met white people, they do know how to dance, my ex is afghan he doesnt know how to dance at all, but hell yeah he drives very good. nobody in my family has ever gone to a flea market, its just about stereotypes. Respect each other its the answer without getting involved