Stereotypes

Stereotypes are made without people even knowing they are doing it and there is no way to stop yourself from stereotyping. Being educated on the subject and knowing what you’re talking about will help you to be more positive. The article states that “If you think all the media does is stereotype, you are stereotyping the media.” The media does provoke many stereotypes, but what they show on television or in movies is meant to make sure the individual that’s watching the program stays entertained and engaged. Age, race, gender, and sexual orientation are all associated with stereotypes and generalizations. The difference between the two of them, in my eyes, is that when you generalize something you put it into a group, like the example of different ethnic restaurants. Stereotypes are more negative and personal, like the example of Filipino men all being sexual predators.