How far do you agree with the suggestion that stereotyping can cause conflict between different social
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How far do you agree with the suggestion that stereotyping can cause conflict between different social groups in society?
"All women are bad drivers" " All men think about is sex", " All Goths are weird and thick" It is such statements along with numerous others, which have caused our society to isolate and stereotype every individual based on past or previous experiences. To categorise individuals or a group according to an oversimplified standardised image or idea is to stereotype. When we stereotype, it affects our ability to understand and accept individuals and various groups of people for who they are. Women, Police Officers and various ethnic groups are among many who are stereotyped.
In the early 1800's, women were recognized as "homemakers". However, as times changed they began to feel the need to become independent. As a result, women are now frequently stereotyped more than ever, especially in the business environment. Men are accustomed to women acquiring positions that require a "feminine touch" such as, nurses, secretaries, schoolteachers or other clerical positions. Therefore, when a woman acquires a position that puts her in higher authority, such as a role as a Manager or CEO of a company, she is instantly stereotyped as feeling the need to be dominant...