This comes out of the discussion we were having in class today; I'd like to dig a little deeper into this idea of groups we belong to and groups we choose, and those we should stand up for against other groups, and so on.
I realize that this is a difficult topic, and one that requires some real self- analysis, but I do want you to give it a genuine attempt.
What clique do you belong to? What stereotypes do you match? It may be enough if you simply appear to match the stereotypes, since much of this comes from how others perceive us, but it can be very interesting to see who actually does fit the categories.
If others perceive you/refer to you as matching a stereotype, if others put you into a clique, do you think it is at all accurate, or is it simply stuff and nonsense? Do stereotypes affect you at all? Do they harm or inconvenience you? (Try to think about all stereotypes: those of race, gender, and age, as well as those of social group and so forth.)
Lastly, in what ways do you tend to stereotype other people? Are your stereotypes, in your opinion, harmful or simply convenient?
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i don't belong to a clique or group i hang out with whoever i get along with and have the most fun with. most people have their groups they belong to but i like to hang out with different people that I'm good friends with no matter what group or clique they are in.
ReplyDeletedefinitely people perceive me to be a certain stereotype I'm not sure why though. I'm quiet and shy around strangers until i get to know them then i become myself but i think its natural for people to judge and think a certain way such as stereotypes if they don't know the person.