Monday, December 21, 2009

New Years Crash Blog

Question 4: I think that stereotypes come from peoples judgment and the media. People develop stereotypes out of fear or inferiority towards a group of people so they have to put them down to make themselves feel better. Families definitely play a major role in developing stereotypes for their children. There are many external sources that contribute to the development of stereotypes.

Question 5: I dont think that being racist is in our genes. Its something that you pick up as you go along life. It would be hard to say that once a baby is born that it is a racist. I think that its environment and their parents greatly influence who they are going to be as adults.

Question 6: I dont think that race can be learned. I think it comes naturally within ones surroundings and family ties. Family plays a big role as kids observe their families and interpret what they're supposed to be like.

Question 7: I dont think it is possible to end racism because there are always those people that will carry that tradition of hatred towards another race. There are gangs out there that demonstrate very well their hatred toward another race or gang. Racism will unfortunately live on forever in people across the world because of stereotypes and other people always looking down on the minority.

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