A stereotype is a preconceived notion, especially about a group of people. It is used in a derogatory manner by making racist, sexist, or offensive assumptions. There has been several debates about whether or not social media promotes stereotypes. It may be counted as just a coincidence that stereotypical news shows up, but many stories that aren't shown break these stereotypes. Social media helps promote stereotypes, like Middle Eastern terrorists and uneducated Latin Americans, through the stories displayed and how they are written. Stereotypes will continue to exist as long as social media continues to contribute.
Initially, the media has always chosen to promote stereotypes through the stories selected in their news stories. It supports …show more content…
Judith Ortiz Cofer's essay "The Myth of the Latin Woman," adds some insight on the stereotypes that Latin American women have to go through because of the media. She wrote, "Work as domestics, waitressing, and factory jobs are all that's available to women with little English and few skills. The myth of the Hispanic menial...funny Hispanic maid, mispronouncing words and cooking up a spicy storm in a shiny California kitchen." Media helped promote the idea that Latin Americans are unable to receive better jobs due to their lack of skills, so they are forced to partake in jobs perceived for the lower class. There has also been stereotypes in the media showing that Latin Americans are unable to speak English. Media such as The Simpsons has shown Latin characters, like Bumblebee Man, who are unable to speak English and say the most outrageous things. My sister has been stereotyped under this classification by a few people that judged her based off of her appearance.She is short and tan. People tried to speak broken Spanish thinking that she would be able to understand them. They were quickly surprised to realize that she could understand and speak English fluently after she decided to ask them why they were speaking Spanish to her. People assumed she was unable to speak English because of how dark her skin color is. This assumption of a Latin American's lack of English knowledge can be largely linked
Initially, the media has always chosen to promote stereotypes through the stories selected in their news stories. It supports …show more content…
Judith Ortiz Cofer's essay "The Myth of the Latin Woman," adds some insight on the stereotypes that Latin American women have to go through because of the media. She wrote, "Work as domestics, waitressing, and factory jobs are all that's available to women with little English and few skills. The myth of the Hispanic menial...funny Hispanic maid, mispronouncing words and cooking up a spicy storm in a shiny California kitchen." Media helped promote the idea that Latin Americans are unable to receive better jobs due to their lack of skills, so they are forced to partake in jobs perceived for the lower class. There has also been stereotypes in the media showing that Latin Americans are unable to speak English. Media such as The Simpsons has shown Latin characters, like Bumblebee Man, who are unable to speak English and say the most outrageous things. My sister has been stereotyped under this classification by a few people that judged her based off of her appearance.She is short and tan. People tried to speak broken Spanish thinking that she would be able to understand them. They were quickly surprised to realize that she could understand and speak English fluently after she decided to ask them why they were speaking Spanish to her. People assumed she was unable to speak English because of how dark her skin color is. This assumption of a Latin American's lack of English knowledge can be largely linked