Hostile Stereotypes

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In both scenarios we have a form of stereotype that affects the cross cultural communication, and that would be a hostile stereotypes. Inaccurate and hostile stereotypes of people from other communities can be a barrier ( Penn,2018).Lets say in Scenario 1, when it was assumed that Seng Chang and Kaying Lor were abusing their children because of the markings they had. As we saw in the second scenario,the racial tension because of the killings of the six hunters was said to be the primary reason Cha Vang was killed.
There are some common stereotypes that also affect cross cultural communication that causes barriers among law enforcement,civilian,victims and suspects. It is a language barrier and emotional display. In order for law enforcement

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