Racism is defined as “the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.” In this story, Diaz conveys different characteristics and stereotypes toward brown girls, black girls, white girls, and halfies.
In the Story, “How to date a browngirl (blackgirl, whitegirl, or halfie)” Junot Diaz tells the reader how to date a girl based on her race, class, and stereotype. Diaz gives instructions on what to do and what she’ll say on the date particularly on what society says about her. Diaz stereotypes different girls in the story based on their race. Racism and stereotypes are a cruel thing in society because they judge …show more content…
Society assumes that the lower class people are prone to crime and the upper class are perfect people and do nothing wrong. No one should judge others based on their class nor shield things to cover up their class. In the story, Diaz says “Clear the government cheese from the refrigerator” (1) Diaz is trying to hid his identity in order to satisfy a girl, thinking that he will be judged if the government cheese is seen. He presents different places to hid the cheese based on the girl. Your actions aren’t based on your race and stereotype. For Instance, diaz says “If the girl’s from around the way, take her to El Cibao for dinner....If she’s not from around the way, Wendy’s will do.” (2) Positioned on where she lives he decides on where to take her. If she is from around the area he takes her somewhere nice so it doesn't look like he's from the lower class trying to hid his identity. No one should be ashamed of their class and whether they take a girl to Wendy’s or El Cibao. In conclusion, stereotypes and racism is a big factor in today's society. Everyone is judged based on their skin color and what is said about another with the same skin color. As shown above, Diaz conveys different stereotypes toward brown girls, black girls, white girls, and halfies not knowing if it's true about one. One should not be judged by what society or others say about them. Stereotypes, racism, and judging of class should not be factored into someone's life nor should be
In the Story, “How to date a browngirl (blackgirl, whitegirl, or halfie)” Junot Diaz tells the reader how to date a girl based on her race, class, and stereotype. Diaz gives instructions on what to do and what she’ll say on the date particularly on what society says about her. Diaz stereotypes different girls in the story based on their race. Racism and stereotypes are a cruel thing in society because they judge …show more content…
Society assumes that the lower class people are prone to crime and the upper class are perfect people and do nothing wrong. No one should judge others based on their class nor shield things to cover up their class. In the story, Diaz says “Clear the government cheese from the refrigerator” (1) Diaz is trying to hid his identity in order to satisfy a girl, thinking that he will be judged if the government cheese is seen. He presents different places to hid the cheese based on the girl. Your actions aren’t based on your race and stereotype. For Instance, diaz says “If the girl’s from around the way, take her to El Cibao for dinner....If she’s not from around the way, Wendy’s will do.” (2) Positioned on where she lives he decides on where to take her. If she is from around the area he takes her somewhere nice so it doesn't look like he's from the lower class trying to hid his identity. No one should be ashamed of their class and whether they take a girl to Wendy’s or El Cibao. In conclusion, stereotypes and racism is a big factor in today's society. Everyone is judged based on their skin color and what is said about another with the same skin color. As shown above, Diaz conveys different stereotypes toward brown girls, black girls, white girls, and halfies not knowing if it's true about one. One should not be judged by what society or others say about them. Stereotypes, racism, and judging of class should not be factored into someone's life nor should be