What are some racial or ethnic stereotypes that are generally accurate?
105209
Just as you state that some stereotypes are accurate there are just as many, if not more, that are inaccurate. In other words, there is no validity to a stereotyping and it breeds on ignorance.
736962
People assume that certain speech habits are indicative of race.
493822
I watched a couple episodes. The black family were much better at being white than the white family at being black. The white family were an embarrassment (at least the father was, what a screaming dork!). As far as 'fun' being another race? It could be interesting to see how the same strangers reacted to you in similar situations as different ethnicities.
844297
Yes ofcourse, I would think many stereotypes are valid but only when stated properly in the form of a generalization. Why else would they exist? But you must decide whether there's a difference between a "stereotype" and a "generalization". Most people use the two ideas interchangably. If what ur using or talking about is really a generalization, then ur not making an absolute or undebatable statement on something. Stereotype's are usually invalid when they claim to be absolute or undebatable by using words like "always", or "never". If however, it's presented as a generalization using words like "most" "usually" etc, then it could be valid statement. And for that reason, many stereotypes can be all or partially valid. Or they would never have appeared in the first place. But I think in ur question you are also refering to  those fashionable constructs about people that place them into groups. Those relationships between a person and some behaviour or artical of clothing that puts everything into one package. Well, even some of those constructs must have some basis for having come along. My best advise is when deciding about whether a particular idea is valid or not ...try exercising some of ur own analytical skills as well. Don't simply accept everything that peers, fashion or media may be stating.
429479
Here's one by race and one by ancestry, hope this helps.
117052
You're exactly right. \n\nStereotyping and generalizing is not wrong, its just very broad, and not always entirely accurate. To say that 'most people have 2 eyes' is a stereotype, and a generalization. \n\nTo discriminate and to judge is also to determine what is right and wrong. I don't know anybody that doesn't have at least some type of morals or standards. Where would society be if we didn't look at a particular situation and say "Thats simply wrong" ? \n\nGood stuff. Keep up the interesting and truly thought provoking questions.
229813
Of course they do.  All stereotypes have a grain of truth by definition.  As do stereotypes of the "Ugly American" outside of the US and stereotypes of "Redneck" and fat people and bald men and so forth.\n\nSo What?????\n\nWhat's your point????\n\nAre you just a troll???
921797
Any mixed race. That's #1.
343743
Everyone has their prejudices, but some people are more likely to act on them than others are.  I try to judge the individual, but I am just as guilty as anyone else of having my stereotypes.  I'm sure others feel the same way about me in that regard.  I guess the best rules of thumb that I use in dealing with my personal prejudices is to keep in mind that one person, or a few people, demonstrating negative traits isn't representative of the whole group that he or she belongs to, and you have to be willing to look at the positive traits demonstrated by others in the group.
1011064
I don't deal in stereotypes, because they are usually thought up by some person too stupid to actually do any thinking. Judging from some of the answers so far, I can see that I am right. Instead of stereotypes, lets deal with some generalities, instead:\n\nThe way that members of the Democratic Party look at life is that they feel that the first duty of a government is to protect its citizenry, and that society thrives when everyone who wants to contributes to society. this is often engendered by social programs designed to 'level the playing field' for all participants. Many democrats tend to feel hat big business tends to take advantage of the individual's rights, and have been instrumental in the creation of child welfare laws, and anti-pollution legislation. Many Democrats feel that the past was terribly imperfect and unjust, and are sometimes too quick to embrace ideas that have not proven to be effective. they are typically not traditional, and see themselves as progressive.they are not a close-knit group whatsoever, their membership being composed of usually everyone who does not consider themselves a Republican. they represent often different viewpoints and opt for conflicting solutions to issues. This has certainly affected their ability to coordinate election efforts in the face of an organized but minority Republican party. Many Democrats are not very good wartime leaders, usually because of their lack of connectivity to the military and big business; that being said, Roosevelt was a Democrat, and one of the finest Presidents in US history.\n\nThe most common way that Republicans look at life is that they feel that government is too intrusive in their lives, and in the pursuit of their happiness, frequently described as the doctrine of 'laissez faire'. They feel that they represent traditional values, and have a strong vision of what they feel America should be like. they tend to be a very close-knit group, seeing the world in 'us or them,' and 'my way or the highway' terms. this has worked both for and against them in the past. It simultaneously prevented the Union from sundering during the Civil War while working to eliminate black people and minorities from ever being part of the political process. Most Republicans are very good administrators in a wartime setting, since they tend to have close relationships with big business and strategic planning groups, such as the Trilateral Commission.
415364
quite often people pose very racist questions and act innocent when other people get upset. \nmy favorite is, \n"I am not racist but...."\nor\n"this probably sounds racist but....."\nor\n"is it true that all "these people" have big........?"\nThe only thing exclusive to race is colour, even then there are huge variations.\nI live in a small town on the east coast of Vancouver Island. I am white, the reality of things is this. I have more in common with a black lesbian woman from my town then I do with a middle aged white guy from New York.\nI was just in Las Vegas. I met a black guy from small town Manitoba, we had way more in common and way more quirks in common then anyone native to Las Vegas.\nMost racially inspired questions involve stereotypes, most such questions are also rhetorical.\nTalk to someone involved in the field of human rights, maybe they could articulate what I am trying to say in more eloquent terms.\nA interesting side not. I was talking to a trade rep. in Las Vegas from Rwanda, he was wearing spectacular cloths, obviously wealthy. In less then five minutes, he was asked, "do you have some drugs I can buy", "if I give you five bucks will you go grab me a pack of smokes" and my favourite, "hey Leroy, can you carry my bags".\nStereotypes are dangerous, racially inspired questions are ignorant.\nOne other note.\nI live in Canada, I have seen things on this site that would get you arrested in my country for inciting hate, something you can go to jail for. Our country has less racially inspired violence and is considered a freer country than the United States, as per UN rankings.\nsomething to think about.
419425
Race and ethnicity is one of those while elephants in the From everyone see but no one wants to mention. Because if someone was to say they didn't like to date this or that, they could be mistaken as being a racist. And no one wants to be considered a racist. But as it showed in a recent TV news show. Many people will go into matchmaking and dating Web sites and say they are open to other races, yet only a small percent actually have the moxie to follow through. Unless the annual income of the other person is many 10s of thousands to 100s of thousands more than the usual guy of the usual race they would date. Some are truly color blind, and some Euro women actually like men of ethnic background. But those who are really true to that are far between. Many think of IF it goes to the point of having kids that the kids would suffer by being in between races, and not fully accepted by any. Being in an area where there is one major race like 85% or better. I do not believe they really know or believe who the person really is because they still in the back of their mind rely on stereotypes.
8161
It's just a stereotype.  "We develop stereotypes when we are unable or unwilling to obtain all of the information we would need to make fair judgments about people or situations." (mostly unwilling)
800720
It's just that people stereotype based on what they see on the media. Just prove them wrong and don't internalize it too much. \nGood luck
284214
I think biracial people have the best of 2 worlds they're created from.  Some of the most beautiful people in the world are biracial or multiethnic.  You have two heritages to be proud of.
726977
Stereotyping . Thar's all that the TV shows is a lot of blue eyed Mexicans and not enough of the real stuff. Mexico has a lot of brown rich, people too. LOL oh and for the friend up there tell me please, When have you ever seen a Black president?? talk about being racist in another country!
1106389
Racism, ethnocentrism.