European Stereotypes:

Between truth and Prejudice

Stereotypes: A major problem for society for centuries.

The paper contains the causes,the effects and the solutions against stereotyping.

Introduction 1. History 2. Stereotypes In Society 2.1 Stereotypes About Women and Men 2.2 Effects of Stereotypes 3. Stereotypes in Europe and U.S.A 4. Anti-Semitic Stereotypes 5. Solutions Conclusion Bibliography

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The term “stereotype” derives from the Greek words “stereo” which means firm, solid

and “typos “ impression hence "solid impression“.

These generalizations have their roots in experiences we have had ourselves, read about

in books and magazines, seen in movies or television, or have had related to us by friends andfamily:

1. History

Stereotypes are everywhere.

Stereotyping is a form of prejudicethat forms damaging images of an individual, by classifying him according to a particularcharacteristic that is found among the group of people that the individual is associated with.

2. Stereotypes In Society

Gender stereotypes are generalizations about the roles of each gender

The male is seen as competent, stable, tough, confident,strong.

The ideal female is seen as warm, emotional, kind, polite, sensitive, friendly, fashionable, gentle.

2.1 Stereotypes About Women and Men

We expect more from people of high status groups

2.2 Effects of Stereotypes

3. Stereotypes in Europe and USA The stereotypes first appeared

in Europe and they are by any nature: cultural, religious , racist etc.

Americans are stereotyped as hardworking people, whether in their jobs or other matters, but as well American people in general may be portrayed as racist or racialist, often discriminating against their minorities.

It may take the form of religious teachings that proclaim the inferiority of Jews, for instance, or political efforts to isolate, oppress, or otherwise injure them.

4. Anti-Semitic Stereotypes

Remember never judge anyone without getting to know them first, don’t judge a book by its cover

Think, if you would not like it said to you don’t say it

5. Solutions

1. Caroline Simard , PhD, Director of Research, Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology . Web .04 March 2013 (http://anitaborg.org)

2. Wilde Oscar , The Picture of Dorian Gray. Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, July 1890. Print (editor)

3. Kassin, Fein, & Markus, Social Psychology. Cengage Learning- 8 edition, January 2010. Print

4. Maalouf Amin, On Identity. Random House UK, July 2000. Print

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