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Stereotypes are complex, despite them being made in order to simplify humans in general. All people are affected by stereotypes from the people being stereotyped, the people stereotyping, and the people left out by the stereotype that is seemingly positive. Speaking of “positive” stereotypes, it had been discussed whether or not those kind of stereotypes exist. I still think that they do not because they either make the person being stereotyped feel like their achievements are inadequate, or they make the people that do not fit the stereotypes feel like disappointments because they are expected to do something that they are unable to do. Stereotypes come from what we experience and how these experiences are communicated. The media can help certain observations that may lead to stereotypes be communicated and thus disallowing stereotypes to ever die out. But saying this implies that stereotypes have the ability to die out, when I think that no matter what, stereotypes will always be present, and attempting to extinguish any stereotype is extremely difficult, if not impossible.

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Stereotypes are a part of our society. I do not believe there are any positive stereotypes. And people are affected by stereotypes in different way. I have only lived here in America where a majority of power is held by white people. I don't know about in other countries, but here, being white is an advantage. People can argue that white privilege is not real, but I think it is obvious that it is. Yes, every race and every group has stereotypes, but some are to the extent of affecting people's lives in a major way. It may hurt my feelings or make me feel angry when people say I am smart because I am asian, but that does not endanger my life or affect me in a major way. There are stereotypes against white people like "rednecks" or "school shooter", but their lives are not changed or put in danger by these stereotypes. There are, however, some stereotypes that do endanger people's lives in a very prominent way. For example, the "all muslims are terrorists". Muslims are victims of so many hate crimes and mistreatment because of how many people believe the stereotype about them is true, even though there is clear evidence that not all muslims are terrorists. Black people are also greatly affected by stereotypes against them. In history we are talking about the civil rights movements and the racism that existed then. Even though things have changed greatly since then, racism still exists and still affects people. Even "positive" stereotypes are definitely not positive. Limiting a group to a specific amount of traits or expecting those things from a group is wrong. No one is benefitted. I think people who are not affected by stereotypes in a serious or extreme way do not understand the situation of groups that do.

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I don't spend much time thinking or saying stereotypes, so I don't know of many. Something I am now aware of more than before, because of the discussion, is how strongly it affects everyday life for individuals whether it's intended to be a joke or offensive. I have only encountered stereotypes being used as a joke, and the group/person it is directed to is not present. How long have stereotypes been around?How deep are they in society? We don't really know when stereotypes started or were invented, that says a lot. Maybe it all started when the first human learned to speak. Stereotypes are derived from experiences and conclusions of others, so once the populations started to grow there were more people to interact and observe to create these misconceptions. I have experienced being offended by a stereotype and can't imagine how others feel. When you don't apply to the views or stereotypes of others they devalue you. Someone mentioned that their race was stereotyped as smart, so no one gave them credit for the hard work they did. If someone were to apply to a stereotype they can own up to it or be offended. In the end what may be seen as just fun and games is in reality just hurting others and should stop, but it up to every individual to stop or not.

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I will admit that I hadn't really thought about the idea that 'positive' stereotypes don't exist, mostly because I've never been affected by them, but I learned through discussion that stereotypes are inherently harmful in one way or another. I also realized that it is a part of human nature to categorize others because it allows us to feel a sense of security. It is easier to make assumptions about someone than to get to know them. After having had this discussion, I would like to delve into the more complex issues of stereotyping, such as
its role in oppression.

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I learned that stereotypes are unavoidable, complex and are brought about by the way you are raised. Stereotypes can be subconscious. Stereotypes can be used by people to make themselves feel better or sometimes to make others laugh. There are not really any positive stereotypes because even stereotypes that sound positive can negatively affect the group involved. For example we discussed the stereotype that all Asians are smart. This could make the Asians who are not as smart feel bad about themselves and the Asians who are smart will not look as good because it is an expected stereotype.

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What I took from this discussion is that any stereotype can negatively affect a person or group or people. Though some stereotypes may seem benign, there are going to be people that will be negatively affected by what they should act like or conform to.  The origins of stereotypes of are also important in how people think and is affected by the way people are exposed to the world and how they were raised.

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From this discussion I realize how many stereotypes there really are in the world. Before this discussion I thought all stereotypes are negative, but now I realize that some stereotypes could be a nice phrase. Also there are stereotypes on all people in the world, not just a specific group. We learn these things from many people around us, sometimes our family members, and our parents. Also mainly our beliefs and/ or religion. 

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From this discussion I realize how many stereotypes there really are in the world. Before this discussion I thought all stereotypes are negative, but now I realize that some stereotypes could be a nice phrase. Also there are stereotypes on all people in the world, not just a specific group. We learn these things from many people around us, sometimes our family members, and our parents. Also mainly our beliefs and/ or religion. 

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Originally i thought stereotypes were simple, binary, and disgusting. Never have i once thought of the complexity of their inception, of how the difference of morals means there is no good or bad stereotypes, that stereotypes are a defense mechanism that has protected millions of people, that we are being changed constantly change by the morals and stereotypes of our friends, parents, leaders, and media. Stereotypes are how many of us express our morals and it can only be expressed and defined by two people who are tolerant of their morals

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Because of my background, I understand the complexity of stereotypes since they are something that have and still do affect me everyday. While I thankfully live in a country that can be deemed safe in many ways, I still feel unsafe in many situations that I would not if I did not follow my religion or if I was not apart of my ethnic group. I think stereotypes are negative, there can be some positives but the negatives are what we focus on and have become endangering.

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The discussion today ultimately showed me that stereotypes are far more complex than I originally thought. I had always had this narrow view that stereotypes, while they can be harmful, were not a big deal. I now have more of an understanding of where they come from, how they evolve, and the gravity of the amount of pain they can cause. I think stereotypes are unreliable and the over-generalization limits the thinking of society. I also learned that because of the different cultures being a part of the discussion, more perspectives helped in my new understanding.

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Through this discussion, I learned that there are a large amount of ways to be negatively impacted by stereotypes, and they are very difficult to get rid of. Stereotypes can also come from many different experiences, and they can often assume things that are not quite the truth. Stereotypes also can be done consciously and unconsciously.

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From this discussion today I learned that despite the intent behind them, stereotypes can still negatively impact others. I also realized that some people think that stereotypes are created and used subconsciously, but that is not true because people will use them even when they are aware of the dangers they can cause.

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Stereotypes are everywhere. You cannot avoid stereotypes and sometimes you can not even help but judge people based on the stereotypes you have heard. Stereotypes can be very harmful and offensive. They can cause people to not show who they really are and can keep others from realizing they are not what everyone says they are. Sometimes stereotypes are offensive to people because they speak badly about their race or religion. An example that relates to myself is that all blondes are dumb. I personally do not think I am dumb and it offends me when people treat me like a dumb blonde. Stereotypes come from things of the past such as experiences, culture or events. An example would be that lots of Mexicans play soccer, it is just part of their culture and it is popular where they come from so people assume that all mexicans are good at soccer. Anything as simple as this can stick with a race or group of people and everyone in the group is said to be a part of that thing whatever it may be. Stereotypes will never go away and will only continue to grow in number.

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With the discussion we had today, I realized that stereotypes are not only a comment made towards a group of people. They are more than just an idea formulated by us. Stereotypes come from the way we are raised, but can change once we go out into the world outside our house. These stereotypes can affect the accomplishments that one has the ability to do because of the ignorance of others. They do not know the person personally, so it makes it hard to tell if a stereotype is true or not.

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I realized that it does not really matter whether the traits that are a part of a stereotype are considered positive or negative, because the stereotype itself is negative as long as it projects traits onto people based on the group they are a part of. I think that the belief that some stereotypes are positive is part of why they stick around. If people do not realize that these stereotypes are hurting other people, they are unlikely to make an effort to curb them.

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I realized that it does not really matter whether the traits that are a part of a stereotype are considered positive or negative, because the stereotype itself is negative as long as it projects traits onto people based on the group they are a part of. I think that the belief that some stereotypes are positive is part of why they stick around. If people do not realize that these stereotypes are hurting other people, they are unlikely to make an effort to curb them.

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From the class discussion today, I believe that it was agreed that stereotyping is done consciously and unconsciously. Whether we create, accept, or deny stereotypes, we acknowledge that they exist and that no is immune to being subjected to a group that has a stereotype attached to it. It can be used to harm, help, or humor those receiving, creating, or simply hearing the generalization. Though ignorance is not the word to describe those who know a stereotype is incorrect and chooses to believe it, it was agreed that education, experiences, and diversity can help reduce the effect of malicious stereotypes, knowing that is is almost impossible to completely end a stereotype. Be knowledgeable, be open minded, and assume the positive.