stereotypes

I assume a lot of the good members at Progressive U are young people like me. Specifically young people from the ages of 18-24. I am a twenty year old male driver and I am thoroughly disgusted that I am made to pay higher rates for auto Insurance (that the government requires me to have) for absolutely no other reason other than my age, gender and bizarrely enough marital status.  Read More »

I'm working on a sociology project for school. My goal is to determine what "types" of people prefer what "types" or pets. Is there a correlation between a given person's stereotype and the pet they would choose? But I need YOUR help!  Read More »

Some will argue that the portrayal of homosexuality on television means that our culture has opened up enough to accept gays and lesbians. While this may be true for some, one may also argue that it is the context in which they are seen, that truly determines that. If done so by marketing stereotypes, then a realistic view isn’t attainable.  Read More »

Ugly American

As an avid world traveler, this idea has become quite important to me over the past seven years. I fear – though I have not been proved right – that anti-American sentiment has increased worldwide and this will decrease my safety as I travel around. I frequently travel alone, and so already feel vulnerable. The fear of this stereotype makes it worse.  Read More »

We’ve all heard it: we Americans are closed-minded, sheltered snobs who cannot see past the tips of our noses and, indeed, don’t want to. We have only progressed from our age of isolation economically; mentally, we’re still snug in our own little bubble of perfection.  Read More »

I want to have a rabid, bra-burning, Lavender Menace Feminist Moment. Right now, Right here, Get the kerosene ready and the kindling out.

Let me preface with what brought this on.
I have a weight and a strength problem; too much of one and not enough of the other. So when my family walked into Academy, I went off to go look at those wrist and ankle weights that strap on.  Read More »

At some time or another, we have all realized that we are unaware of other cultures’ beliefs, traditions, or struggles. We all face barriers when interacting with people who we think are different than us. We may be less tolerant of people we perceive to be different. We could even be scared of others or become afraid of interacting with them because of stereotypes.  Read More »

It seems like once you have identified as homosexual or even if you haven't you tend to get grouped in the traditional rolls of either butch (the masculine side) or femme (the feminine side). For the longest time and even often today there is no middle ground given. You have to choose which you are and it is looked weird upon if you date with in your label.  Read More »