A stereotype can be defined as a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members
of a group. Even with technology like the internet, people all over the world make assumptions about those living in a different country from their own. These assumptions can range from intellectual ability to everyday habits. Below are the few most common stereotypes made by Americans about people living in other countries.
of a group. Even with technology like the internet, people all over the world make assumptions about those living in a different country from their own. These assumptions can range from intellectual ability to everyday habits. Below are the few most common stereotypes made by Americans about people living in other countries.
- All Indians live in extended joint families.
- All educated Indians are IT Professionals.
- In an arranged marriage, the couple sees each other for the first time on the day of the marriage.
- The "Real India" is dirt and chaos.
- Asians have small eyes, sometimes a monolid and wear glasses.
- Asians must get A+ grades because A = average, B = bad, C = crap, D = Disowned
- Asians think holidays are the opportunity to get ahead of others in school
- Africa is a "country" full of black people and diseases.
- Wild animals can be found in the front yard in Africa.
- All Russians are alcoholics and communists.
- Arabic men physically abuse their many wives.