All stereotypes exist for a reason.
All humor is based in truth. Stereotypes are a type of humor; they work to diffuse aggravation and tension.
(((Very soon after this was when I realized that) all stereotypes are based on observable facts. This is very depressing to arrive at this realization.
Unfortunately, all stereotypes are rooted in truth. Similar to how all humor is rooted in truth, you know? Stereotypes were probably drafted as a way to [[overcome, release]]]] aggravation.
Good lord, this was a devastating discovery to make. That all stereotypes have had their foundations implanted within truth. There are some pretty dark, sinister stereotypes, which I am sure most people know what I am talking about. Such as those that state that black people have higher crime rates, are more violent, are more promiscuous, have more out-of-wedlock births, et cetera.
I can understand why so many people reject the accuracy of stereotypes. Instinctively they are so very negative that they could not possibly be true. However, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Looking into this subject a little more deeply, it turns out that not all stereotypes are "negative."
So many people want to call for the abolishment of ALLL stereotypes. All across the board, no matter which stereotypes are in question. But perhaps this is not necessary.
I have decided not to waste energy getting frustrated with stereotypes. Look, stereotypes will always exist. People will think whatever they want to think. There is no point beating your sanity into the ground over other people’s perceptions. At least I got one of the good ones! There is the well-known stereotype that Asians are good at math. Asians are excellent students, they strive for straight A’s, they strive for high SAT scores, they always study mathematics and science.
Asians are stereotypically more studious, more cerebral, more intelligent than the other racial categories. Why on earth would I have a problem with the stereotype of the nerdy Asian who excels at math? This is an excellent stereotype to be stuck with. If there are going to be stereotypes, then this is one that I am glad to have ownership of.
They place education in very high regard on the scale of human priorities in life.
Hold [[[_notions, ideals of intellectual accomplishment, extracurricular activities___]]]] in high esteem...
We Asians like activities that broaden the horizons, that enrich one’s mind. As well as enrich one’s worldview; that is, educational and cultural development.
People tend to look at me and automatically assume that I am intelligent. I like that. It saves me time.
All humor is based in truth. Stereotypes are a type of humor; they work to diffuse aggravation and tension.
(((Very soon after this was when I realized that) all stereotypes are based on observable facts. This is very depressing to arrive at this realization.
Unfortunately, all stereotypes are rooted in truth. Similar to how all humor is rooted in truth, you know? Stereotypes were probably drafted as a way to [[overcome, release]]]] aggravation.
Good lord, this was a devastating discovery to make. That all stereotypes have had their foundations implanted within truth. There are some pretty dark, sinister stereotypes, which I am sure most people know what I am talking about. Such as those that state that black people have higher crime rates, are more violent, are more promiscuous, have more out-of-wedlock births, et cetera.
I can understand why so many people reject the accuracy of stereotypes. Instinctively they are so very negative that they could not possibly be true. However, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Looking into this subject a little more deeply, it turns out that not all stereotypes are "negative."
So many people want to call for the abolishment of ALLL stereotypes. All across the board, no matter which stereotypes are in question. But perhaps this is not necessary.
I have decided not to waste energy getting frustrated with stereotypes. Look, stereotypes will always exist. People will think whatever they want to think. There is no point beating your sanity into the ground over other people’s perceptions. At least I got one of the good ones! There is the well-known stereotype that Asians are good at math. Asians are excellent students, they strive for straight A’s, they strive for high SAT scores, they always study mathematics and science.
Asians are stereotypically more studious, more cerebral, more intelligent than the other racial categories. Why on earth would I have a problem with the stereotype of the nerdy Asian who excels at math? This is an excellent stereotype to be stuck with. If there are going to be stereotypes, then this is one that I am glad to have ownership of.
They place education in very high regard on the scale of human priorities in life.
Hold [[[_notions, ideals of intellectual accomplishment, extracurricular activities___]]]] in high esteem...
We Asians like activities that broaden the horizons, that enrich one’s mind. As well as enrich one’s worldview; that is, educational and cultural development.
People tend to look at me and automatically assume that I am intelligent. I like that. It saves me time.
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