Monday, October 29, 2012

Stereotypes !

     Our society is filled with stereotypes but is that really the right way to look at things? To judge people off what you hear? In class we discussed this quote. The lady saying this is a Caucasian blonde and has a shocked expression on her face. There is one big stereotype about blondes and it is that they are often called dumb. When someone is being slow about a situation it is said as you're having a "blonde moment" Even the way they worded the quote and used the saying "OMG" is showing how she doesn't know anything about writing and being a writer because she is using poor grammar. They have a blonde saying that quote because it is something that's common sense and they are trying to portray it as if she doesn't understand. If they were to have drawn a lady with a different hair color or different skin type, I feel as if people would have viewed the quote in a completely different manner. They probably would have more sympathy for her which is wrong. Society has changed the views of others for the worse and has made us judgmental. It is not right to change our opinions on others off of what we hear and or read. It is a fact that not all blondes are dumb because there are many successful women that happen to be blonde. I don't think we should judge a book on its cover but learn that book and what it has to offer. Then make our own opinions on it not off what we see or hear.

1 comment:

  1. Good use of image. Are you blonde yourself? how do you feel about this and why ? Why do you think this stereotype is used throught this whole time? do you yourself sometimes say " I am having a Blonde Momment ?"

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