Stereotypes And Social Interaction

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Stereotypes and Social Interaction Stereotypes affect individuals regardless of race, sex, or religion. I have a light complexion with urban outfit and no one would ever guess that I’m a Muslim or I’m from Bangladesh. My dad has pretty dark skin with beard has been a Muslim all his life. My mom has light skin and that’s where I get my light brown eyes and my light skin from. When I tell people my background people would think I’m lying. Some People always ask me if I’m a terrorist or suicide bomber or if I know any when I first meet them. One more real story right after 9/11, a hard working middle aged man finished university with a degree in management. He applied for a job as a gas station manager for a major gas station company. He was the most qualified out of all the other applicants yet did not get the job. Now the Question is why he didn’t get the job, because He was an Arab. This situation is only one of the many stereotypes that occur every day. Just because someone is of a certain ethnicity or religion, that doesn’t mean you can stereotype into groups. Stereotypes are hurtful and most of the time untrue. Not every Muslim is a terrorist. Not all Black people are Ghetto. Not every Hispanic person is Mexican. Not all white American are rich. Not every white Southerner is racist. Not all Blondes are stupid. Not every Hispanic person in America is an illegal immigrant. Not every German is a Nazi. The truth is, stereotypes give us ideas and push us to believe things that aren’t
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