Do you think some racial stereotypes are true?

Well do you?

The stereotypes I hear, at least in my area, I think are true to some extent.

One being, how people say "Black people are aggressive or ghetto or the "Gangstas"" and that kind of stuff.

Now me being black and not like that at all I know that isnt true. Well not completely at least. I mean most people that Ive seen that are dressed all ghetto-ly with thier pants sagging and stuff and or just the more aggresive ones and the ones who always playfight and stuff are mostly black people. There are alot of mexicans like that in my area but still more black people though.

Me and my friends joke around and make racial jokes at eachother all the time and I know that no stereotype is 100% true.

Another stereotype I hear alot is that all ice cream truck drivers are mexican.

Now in my experience of seeing ice cream truck drivers, they were ALL mexican from what I remember. I always look to see to lol. Of course I know not all of them are mexican but most of them are definitley. At least around where I live thats for sure.

And also I hear people say that the gardeners that do people's front lawns and mows them and whatnot are mexican. Now Ive seen a couple of whites and like one black but still 95% of the people I see who work on people's front lawns are mexican.

another one I hear alot is that black girls are always loud and obnoxious. Ok there are are like 25% of them at my school that are kinda loud but not "ghetto acting" or just normal but the rest of them are really loud and ya know.

Also one I super believe is that black people always get these wierd complicated, ghetto, odd names. Like really im not hating on the names or anything but its really funny to me actually. Its like I hear new names everyday with them like Le'Shawnquisa or Le-nae (which is actually pronounced Luh-dash-nay). Not saying all black people are named like that, of course I'd know that because my name is Lucas and im black, but yeah. I dont know anyone of any other race that is named like that.

Well yeah are there any stereotypes that you believe are true to a good extenet?

P.S.

Sorry if you dont like my use of the word "ghetto" Its just that where I live people use that all the time to mean a certain thing and I'd think someone might get mad at me for using that word in the way that I did.

And also please no one get offended by this in anyway. Im not being racist at all im just saying.

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Ok I well do you think the stereotypes that you here in YOUR area are true to a good extent in YOUR area in which you live?

I guess different areas have different stereotypes.

i live in a hispanic populated area and I have never seen a mexican ice cream truck driver in my life. where i live they are all of indian descent. I do not believe in stereotypes, you can call anything a stereotype and find fact or fiction within it. Such as calling black people thugs or criminals is ignorant because there are just as many white people who are thugs and criminals. Its just that since that is the stereotype people focus/notice more on when they are followed through in everyday life.

I don't know, I'm not one to judge, but I think we live in a politically correct environment where every little thing is taken as offensive and such. People need to chill.

i live in a hispanic populated area and I have never seen a mexican ice cream truck driver in my life. where i live they are all of indian descent. I do not believe in stereotypes, you can call anything a stereotype and find fact or fiction within it. Such as calling black people thugs or criminals is ignorant because there are just as many white people who are thugs and criminals. Its just that since that is the stereotype people focus/notice more on when they are followed through in everyday life.

ChiefvsGordon

I don't believe in "racial" stereotypes but I definitely do believe in "cultural" stereotypes.

NorCal....ive seen ice cream truck drivers in socal and none were mexican lol

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i live in a hispanic populated area and I have never seen a mexican ice cream truck driver in my life. where i live they are all of indian descent. I do not believe in stereotypes, you can call anything a stereotype and find fact or fiction within it. Such as calling black people thugs or criminals is ignorant because there are just as many white people who are thugs and criminals. Its just that since that is the stereotype people focus/notice more on when they are followed through in everyday life.

IcyFlamez96

NorCal....ive seen ice cream truck drivers in socal and none were mexican lol

[QUOTE="IcyFlamez96"][QUOTE="ChiefvsGordon"]

i live in a hispanic populated area and I have never seen a mexican ice cream truck driver in my life. where i live they are all of indian descent. I do not believe in stereotypes, you can call anything a stereotype and find fact or fiction within it. Such as calling black people thugs or criminals is ignorant because there are just as many white people who are thugs and criminals. Its just that since that is the stereotype people focus/notice more on when they are followed through in everyday life.

ChiefvsGordon

Well, I think the stereotype of blacks liking fried chicken has some truth to it. Not that I blame them, because fried chicken is delicious! :D

Well, I think the stereotype of blacks liking fried chicken has some truth to it. Not that I blame them, because fried chicken is delicious! :D

dracula_16

some are some aren't. for example indeed MOST white men cant jump. theres only a few exceptions.

No, none of them are trueweezyfb

[QUOTE="weezyfb"]No, none of them are trueFightingfan

[QUOTE="weezyfb"]No, none of them are trueFightingfan

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"][QUOTE="weezyfb"]No, none of them are trueThuganomic05

Are they true, no

do they usaully have some basis in truth, yes

To be specific,

Most stero types are bssed on cultural trends/paterns found in a race/ethnicity's culture.

For example, blacks liking fried chicken

This has a historic root in old african american history.

After the civil war most blacks in the south lived ***** lives to say the least,

There food was often what they could peace together on penny paychecks

Fried chicken was a cheap, efficient meal they could afford, and quicky became part of the culture(same with other foods)

To this day, fried chicken is still a part of southern blacks food culture, and very popular,

that said not every african american likes fried chicken, and non-african americans can love it to

Though I prefer grilled:P

also to specify/not confuse, i'm white

on a side note, 9999

not likely going to post again tonight;)

[QUOTE="Thuganomic05"][QUOTE="Fightingfan"] I agree, I like chicken and I'm not black.Fightingfan

Stereotypes wouldn't exist if there wasn't quite a bit of truth to them. My experience has been that they are true, by and large.

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"][QUOTE="Thuganomic05"] The stereotype isn't that if you like chicken than you're black. It's if you're black then you like chicken.BloodDamage

Well, I think the stereotype of blacks liking fried chicken has some truth to it. Not that I blame them, because fried chicken is delicious! :D

dracula_16

Yeah.. I'd say there's quite a bit of truth to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pyW6w5B7Aw

[QUOTE="BloodDamage"][QUOTE="Fightingfan"] I was joking.Thuganomic05

[QUOTE="dracula_16"]

Well, I think the stereotype of blacks liking fried chicken has some truth to it. Not that I blame them, because fried chicken is delicious! :D

hartsickdiscipl

Yeah.. I'd say there's quite a bit of truth to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pyW6w5B7Aw

[QUOTE="Thuganomic05"][QUOTE="BloodDamage"] Oh ok srry then xD BloodDamage

[QUOTE="hartsickdiscipl"]

[QUOTE="dracula_16"]

Well, I think the stereotype of blacks liking fried chicken has some truth to it. Not that I blame them, because fried chicken is delicious! :D

Fightingfan

Yeah.. I'd say there's quite a bit of truth to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pyW6w5B7Aw

All of them do. Every single one of them. The news anchors were trying not to laugh at the end.

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"][QUOTE="BloodDamage"] You're questioning my apology!?BloodDamage

No, none of them are trueweezyfb

There are definitely some people in this world who fit certain stereotypes, but by in large, I think it is best to judge the individual as a *gasp* individual.

Otherwise, relying on stereotypes, to me, seems a good way for stupid people to not actually do any real thinking.

I will say the stereotype of the lazy Mexican is especially funny, when there was a study done that found Mexico work the longest hours.

All stereotypes are all 100% true to some extent.

Most are or have been true. Often those with whatever the race may be do nothing to break that stereotype.

I think that the problem with the idea of a few racial sterotypes being true is that it implies something or other is completely true for a certain group of people. That's really the problem with stereotypes, by definition it says that one charactaristic is universally true for everyone and that is just never the case.

Stereotypes are just exaggerated generalizations rooted in truth.foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]Stereotypes are just exaggerated generalizations rooted in truth.tocool340

Stereotypes are from people who lack real life experience and exposure so they just go by what they hear from others instead. They need more criticle thinking skills....

[QUOTE="tocool340"][QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]Stereotypes are just exaggerated generalizations rooted in truth.JJ_Productions

What? Sorry, I'm not sure I follow what your saying.

If it means anything, drop the "rooted in truth" part. The rest is what I really wanted to say...

yes how do you think they were made?maybe not everyone but somewhere down the line year 100% true

yes how do you think they were made?maybe not everyone but somewhere down the line year 100% true

almasdeathchild

yes, they are mostly true, that's how they became stereotypes in the first place.

i would bet money that most black americans like rap music, and most white americans like rock music.

i would also bet that most black americans often eat chicken.

they also sometimes have ridiculous names.

the asians are well disciplined in school.

the hispanics work a lot of positions that involve cleaning.

and at the retail store i work at, whenever someone is trying to coupon scam us, it's always, ALWAYS an Indian person. i have never encountered someone trying to coupon scam, that wasn't Indian.

yes, they are mostly true, that's how they became stereotypes in the first place.

i would bet money that most black americans like rap music, and most white americans like rock music.

i would also bet that most black americans often eat chicken.

they also sometimes have ridiculous names.

the asians are well disciplined in school.

the hispanics work a lot of positions that involve cleaning.

needled24-7

Chicken is eaten by many people of diverse race.

Names are only ridiculous when it isn't one's culture.

Asians have a variety of behavior as they have a variety of individuals.

Hispanics and others work in cleaning. Hispanics also work other professions. You are confusing illegal immigration with and entirety of a people.

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

yes, they are mostly true, that's how they became stereotypes in the first place.

i would bet money that most black americans like rap music, and most white americans like rock music.

i would also bet that most black americans often eat chicken.

they also sometimes have ridiculous names.

the asians are well disciplined in school.

the hispanics work a lot of positions that involve cleaning.

LJS9502_basic

Chicken is eaten by many people of diverse race.

Names are only ridiculous when it isn't one's culture.

Asians have a variety of behavior as they have a variety of individuals.

Hispanics and others work in cleaning. Hispanics also work other professions. You are confusing illegal immigration with and entirety of a people.

true, i love chicken myself, but it's no mystery that black people love chicken! watch thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pyW6w5B7Awnot only is it f***ing hilarious, but you'll see that all the people are black

i don't care what culture someone is from, a name like Octavia or Lamanda or Shawntavius is ridiculous.

i'll give you the points about asians and hispanics

i'm not trying to sound racist here, by the way, just going on topic with the thread.