Stereotypes are rigid, oversimplified and exaggerated beliefs that are used to label or categorizing entire social groups of people and individuals. Stereotypes can be both positive or negative and can help construct ideas that feed prejudice and discrimination (Adler). However, they can be positive as well as negative. There are sexual, racial and socioeconomic stereotypes. When taking an observational walk around campus, I started at the quad and saw three female standing talking in a circle. They were wearing expensive clothing, and were talking to each other, but also using high end cell phones at the same time. I Continue reading...
