A stereotype is a preconceived idea of another, usually based on specific biases. A man who believes women are unintelligent, for example, creates this as a stereotype and perceives women in this way. Similarly, a racist will hold to the stereotype that blacks are inferior. The stereotype in general is...

A stereotype refers to an oversimplified perception, idea or view of another person. Stereotyping often contributes to discrimination in the workplace, as illustrated by Dathan (n. p). Discrimination occurs when individuals or specific social groups are treated differently or unfairly due to their unique characteristics, such as foreign accents and...

Rap music. Imagine the type of person who listens to rap music. Now imagine the type of person who listens to classical. As objective as one attempts to be in response to the simple prompt above, one can often find him or herself relying on anecdotal data and stereotypes. Stereotypes...

Being a college student is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, you feel very fortunate as a college education allows you to acquire the kind of skills and knowledge that make people more employable, while making new friends and gaining a better understanding of who you...

As the old proverb goes, “a good dress is a card of invitation”, however there is still another one “conversation makes one what he is” meaning that the way we speak tells others much about us. Rather than clothes, attributes, or belonging to a social class, a language determines our...