Everyone knows the main stereotypes portrayed in the media.These stereotypes mainly target large groups of people, varying from people who come from a certain place or are a certain ‘race’ to people who all have something in common.
It’s easy to put someone or fall in a category that is stereotyped without even wanting to or thinking about it. The problem is that alot of times these stereotypes automatically make an image out of a person without even knowing any of their background. The media has taught us in TV shows, news and movies that Chinese people are smart, African-Americans can dance and rap, Hispanics all salsa and gay men are feminine and super fashionable.
Although this is sometimes true, it’s not right to automatically stereotype someone because it doesn’t apply to everyone. This offends and makes people angry, leading to arguments, issues and even violence.