Stereotypes and Labels: Racial Discrimination Articles - Racism Against Blacks, Asians & More

Research findings, reporting incidents, personal reflections, anecdotes, and commentary that illustrate the pervasive beliefs, the use and harmful effects of labels, stereotypes, slurs, and derogatory slang in contemporary society.
April 25th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
The dictionary describes a hoodie as merely a hooded sweatshirt. A piece of clothing. Nothing more. However, depending on who wears it, the hooded sweatshirt might mean different things to different people. To some the hoodie takes on an evil description if a black male is wearing it.That perception was driven home recently with the killing of Trayvon Martin. The Florida teen was wearing a hoodie...
March 28th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
Everyone knows about the Welfare Queen. She’s that underachieving mother who supposedly lives a lavish lifestyle with income received solely from government handouts. Now close your eyes, how do you envision this Welfare diva? Do you see a black woman or a white woman? Whether from racism or repeated exposure to the image, many see the visage of a black woman. Very seldom does anyone first think...
February 6th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
Why is being a social and fiscal conservative synonymous with being a racist and a bigot?Archie Bunker was the archetype. He was the easily recognizable fiscally conservative blue-collar worker with a limited education and unlimited racist views. In the arena of sitcoms, this stereotype played for laughs. But in real life, it’s no laughing matter.Photos of Tea Party rallies show members carrying...
January 4th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
You know how it goes if you’ve seen the movie “Christmas Vacation.” Clark Griswold and family are having enough problems buying a Christmas tree and putting up lights. Then, the in-laws show up and increase the stress tenfold.That 1989 holiday movie favorite is intended to be a comedy. But many a truth is told in jest it’s been said. Visiting In-laws can sometimes add stress to the holidays for...
December 30th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
With the election of President Barack Obama, there are many of us who would like to believe that race and interracial issues are no longer a major problem in this country. But if we just look around us, we would witness incidents almost on a daily basis that whisper or scream to us that bigotry, prejudice, and racism are not just alive and well, but thriving.The state of race relations in America...

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