Ali Cutler:
A stereotype is one word that has a bad name. In most of my women studies, history, and sociology classes, professors warn about the detriments of stereotyping. “You are giving people generalizations, and that is not fair and it spreads hate,” is an argument all those self-righteous, politically correct will say. But to those of you who feel this way, I rebuttal that some stereotypes came into existence for a reason. Did someone just decide to say that, “Hey you know what? I think black people are fast, so I am going to tell everyone that. Yeah, that seems like an awesome plan! Then, I am going to tell the people I told to tell everyone they know, and before you know it, I am the patented creator of a generalization!”
That is not how it works, people. Stereotypes came into existence for a REASON. Whether that reason is scape-goating, hatred, ignorance, or true speculation is unknown. I am not stating that all generalizations about people are right. Some stereotypes are hurtful not only to the people they are about, but they can spread ignorance in the hearts of others. Sometimes a stereotype comes into existence purely by people intolerant of difference. And that is not and should not be a right way to generalize. However, if you have noticed that there are some inalienable truths about people, you are not half wrong. It is best to explore these stereotypes and decide for yourselves if they ring with some truth.
Asians are bad drivers:
Time and again, when a neighboring car nearly swerves into my own on the highway or the Windstar van with its visor down misses the memo to stop at the STOP sign, these can be irrefutable signs of an Asian driver. In my time, I have heard adults and teens alike comment on the questionable driving skills of our fellow asian citizens. The potential reason for this generalization’s existence is that most Asians are not used to the roads or the way we drive here. As Abstract puts it on the “Are Asians bad drivers?” blog, “The stereotype is true, but only for Asians who immigrate to North America or any other “western” country that isn’t very crowded. However…I drive well. I know I do. There are some Asian people who appear to drive poorly because their driving style is so different. In many Asian countries, it’s so busy that you really need to push and shove a bit to survive. You’re an ant in a really crowded place, so you need to “fight” a bit to get where you need to go. Same with on the road. Their driving laws matter less.” Ultimately, you need to get on the road in Asian community and decide for yourself if this stereotype is all true, only half true, or just a load of crap.
Jews are stingy:
This stereotype originated from our historic days in the times of Jews v. Christians, or rather Jews v. World. We have all heard that time-old history that Jews used to be bankers. The Bible explicitly saying that no interest can be charged on loans did not pertain to the Jews, unlike their Christian counterparts. So relative to the Christians at the time, they were allowed to be successful bankers. The stereotype that Jews are stingy originates from these times when they were the richest due to the interest they could collect on loans, thus they were the best people to borrow money from. However, they would not lend their money to just any shmuck of the street who would gamble it away by daybreak. This generalization is hard one to prove or disprove, as how many Jews do you know that you have asked to borrow money from? And how many non-Jews would have said no to you as well?
Black people are loud:
I once knew a guy that asked my black friend if she noticed that most black people speak louder than anyone else. She looked taken aback, and said angrily, “No, that is just a generalization. We speak normally.” He laughed and said, “Oh well. It is probably just so they can speak over the other loud black people.” Now I have heard the jokes and even instances when I agree with this statement. However, I know a lot of pretty loud and obnoxious white people. Maybe the difference is cultural. White culture embraces coyness and manners. Black culture may value expressing one’s emotions. Next time you are at the movie theaters, test this stereotype out. Listen to the loudest party in the room, and then check out what they look like. Although this is no legitimate test, it may help ease your own mind.
Dane Cook on driving stereotypes:
I shot an arrow into the air
and where it landed, I know not where
but when I heard a lady grunt
I knew it hit her...in the elbow 
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