Essay On Implicit Stereotypes

Diving Into Implicit Stereotypes Throughout many generations, fixed and over-generalized beliefs about particular groups or classes of people have weaved its way into the subconscious minds of humanity. The various influences affecting our social cognition have substantial impact on our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner ("Stereotypes | Simply Psychology"). These generalized beliefs, or stereotypes, are typically meant for the purpose of interacting with others and understanding different groups of people; whether it relates to race, class, gender, ethnicity etc. Although some people experience an apprehension (stereotype threat) of being treated unfairly, which can often lead to racial prejudice impressions (Changing Minds). Going a little bit deeper, implicit stereotypes exemplify those unconscious judgments bottled in our mind, that are a reflection of our actions. We generally tend to hold implicit biases that favor our own ingroup, though research has shown that we can …show more content…
Living adjacent to so many different towns has allowed several ethnicities to make admirable connections. As a kid I was always on the go, relentlessly joining multiple sports teams, and participating in various amounts of athletic events. The first club team I ever joined was Heritage Soccer Club, which consists of a number of talented soccer players from all around the surrounding communities. The club brought and introduced me to different types of race, ethnicity, and class, while also teaching me a lot about myself and other cultures. Although many great people and memories have come out of my experience while playing for Heritage Soccer Club, I’ve repeatedly noticed racial bias and stereotypical actions that have corrupted the economic and political system within the