OT: Stereotypes (Was: Re: SCO in Mesa)

[Dan Lund]

Who's stereotyping?
Now excuse my while I go upstairs... mom just got finished with dinner
and I hear a mountain dew six-pack calling my name.


On 9/25/07, Alan Dayley <alandd at consultpros.com> wrote:

>
> I don't see anything offensive in the above comments.  In fact, they are
> kind of funny.  Stereotypes are a good vehicle to poke fun at cultures
> and sub-cultures.  But I suggest caution in their use.
>
> Stereotypes are useful since they provide a working context when dealing
> with individuals from a certain group.  The context allows workable
> interaction in the absence of more detailed and personally specific
> information.
>
> Stereotypes are dangerous when they are continuously applied to all
> individuals of a group, even if certain individuals have demonstrated
> unique characteristics that allow deeper interaction.  Limiting
> another's ability to communicate and grow because they are pidgin-holed
> by others into certain expected behaviors is not a good thing.  Limiting
> your own world view with the tunnel vision of stereotypes is bad for
> yourself.
>
> Alan
>

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