What is stereotyping ? Examples of stereotype Differences in cultures

1. STEREOTYPING
AND
UNDERSTANDING
THE CULTURE

2. CONTENTS
• Stereotype
• Why stereotype occurs?
• Gender Stereotyping
• Cultural Stereotyping
• Understanding Cultural Differences

3. STEREOTYPE
• An oversimplified idea or image about a
certain group of people that is widely
accepted by others.
• Examples
– All Americans have guns.
– Black people are the best athletes.
– Chinese people always eat rice

4. • Stereotypes can occur within different ethnic
groups, social classes, religious groups and
opposite sexes.
– Lower class people are uneducated
– Jewish people are good with money
– Men are stronger than women

5. WHY DO STEREOTYPE OCCURS?
• Stereotypes arise as a way of explaining or
justifying differences between groups
• Lack of exposure to other groups, cultures,
etc.
• “I saw this in a movie or TV show.”

6. GENDER STEREOTYPING
• Gender stereotypes are preconceived ideas
whereby females and males are arbitrarily
assigned characteristics and roles determined
and limited by their gender.
• Gender stereotyping can limit the
development of the natural talents and
abilities of girls and boys, women and men, as
well as their educational and professional
experiences and life opportunities in general.

7. • Stereotypes about women both result from,
and are the cause of, deeply engrained
attitudes, values, norms and prejudices
against women.
• They are used to justify and maintain the
historical relations of power of men over
women as well as sexist attitudes that hold
back the advancement of women.

9. CULTURAL STEREOTYPING
Cultural Stereotyping is when someone has an opinion on
another person based on who they are, where they're from,
or the language they speak without getting to know the
individual.
Examples:
• Hispanics:
-Girls: Pregnant at 16, not successful, illegal, drama starters
-Boys: gang members, not successful, illegal, trouble makers

10. • Asians: extremely intelligent, bad drivers
(woman)
• Blacks: Drug dealers/users, gang members,
abusive
• Whites: Rich, preps, smart.

12. Understanding the Culture
Overcoming Language Barriers:
When speaking, avoid using slang and
common idioms.
Try to learn a few common phrases in the
languages of your international staff and
campers.
Talk slowly and clearly.

13. Names and Time:
 Ask staff and campers how they would like to
be addressed.
If you have difficulty saying their name, ask for
the correct pronunciation.
 Cultural background influences what people
consider to be on time, late, and early.
Food and Dining:
Take the time to explain certain foods and the
corresponding customs

14.  Asians and Saudi Arabians make noise when
eating to show their appreciation for the food.
Be sure to interpret this as a compliment, not
as bad manners.
Learning about other cultures and having
respect for differences can go a long way in
creating successful relationships.
Try to explore the food and dining etiquettes
of different cultures.

16. Hand Gestures Around the World:
These common hand gestures have different
meanings in countries around the world.
American OK symbol: considered obscene,
offensive, or vulgar in Brazil
Nod of the head: means "no" in Bulgaria and
Greece, in most other
countries it means "yes"

18. Thumbs up: considered rude in Australia,
Afghanistan, Nigeria, and some other
Middle Eastern countries; means OK in most
other countries
 Crooked index finger (come here gesture):
considered an obscene gesture
in Japan, used to call animals in Yugoslavia and
Malaysia, used to summon
prostitutes in Australia, and considered a
threatening symbol to children
in Southeast Asia