Intercultural communication

1. WHAT I AM AND
WHAT I CAN BE

2. Think LOCAL before
Global;
Stereotyping
Stereotyping

3. Stereotype
Stereotype
Stereotypes are generalizations about
a group of people whereby we
attribute a defined set of
characteristics to this group.
A stereotype is a popular belief about
specific types of individuals.

4. Stereotypes
Stereotypes are standardized
and simplified conceptions of
groups based on some prior
assumptions. Another name for
stereotyping is bias.

5. The term stereotype
stereotype derives
from the Greek
Greek words
στερεός (stereos
stereos), "firm,
solid“ and τύπος (typos
typos),
"impression," hence "
"solid
solid
impression
impression".
".

6. These classifications can be
positive or negative, such as
when various nationalities are
stereotyped as friendly or
unfriendly.

7. Dynamics
Dynamics
 In one perspective of the stereotyping
process, there are the concepts of
ingroups and outgroups.
 A second perspective is that of
automatic and explicit or subconscious
and conscious.
 A third method to categorizing
stereotypes is general types and sub-
types.

8. Where Do Stereotypes
Come From?

9.  Stereotypes are often used in books
to project the characters on television
shows.
 It is also used in advertising to sell
products.
 Stereotypes are also passed on from
adults to their children through
comments made about people and
places.

10. What Problems are
caused by
Stereotyping?

11.  Stereotypes are often accepted as
truths.
 Stereotypes leads to mistaken belief
about oneself.
 Stereotyping can affect your
judgments of people or individuals.
 It can lead to discrimination.
 It damages self-image and self-
steem.

12. 1. Can stereotyping causes
demoralization to workers in
a global village? Why or
why not?
2. How can our personal
morality helps defeat the
negative impacts of
stereotyping?

13. Unique Filipino values that must be
maintained while entering a cross-cultural
society.
1. Respect for elders (use of ‘PO’
and ‘OPO’)
2. Close family ties
3. Religiosity
4. Warmth and hospitality
5. Care for others

14. What are the values
common to most Filipino that
make our race highly
sought for in some lines of
work?