Greasers and Socs are stereotyped. The Greasers are the poorer people that live in the ghettos on the east side and they also slick their hair back with grease. The Socs are the rich people that live on the west side and have everything they want, good grades, cars, and the ability to get away with almost anything. The greasers are stereotyped as the violent hoods and criminal, whereas the Socs are seen as the smart, athletic kids. When talking about, The Outsiders, stereotypes influence and change the way people act. Stereotypes played a big role in the actions of the Socs and Greasers.
Greasers and Socs thought of each other differently based on the expectations placed on their groups. For instance, when Pony was in biology at school, he …show more content…
In particular, when Cherry and Pony are talking at the movies at the drive-in, Cherry says, “It’s not just money. Part of it is, but not all. You greasers have a different set of values. You’re more emotional. We’re sophisticated - cool to the point of not feeling anything” (38). Socs are depicted as being too cool because of stereotypes and how they have everything and most people like them and treat them well. Greasers and Socs are sometimes the same and can be seen either too cool or sophisticated. As they leave the house for the rumble, Soda chants "I am a greaser. I am a JD and a hood. I blacken the name of our fair city. I beat up people. I rob gas stations. I am a menace to society. Man, do I have fun!” (136). Stereotypes are not all true for all Greasers as they embrace their appearance and label. It reveals how conscious they are of their appearance to the rest of society. When Pony is talking to Cherry at the drive-in, he says, "It’s okay… We aren’t in the same class. Just don’t forget that some of us watch the sunset too” (46). Even though the two groups are very different, they still live in the same world, beneath the same sun. Also, some of the greasers live up to the stereotype of the greasers as being rough, a few of them, such as Pony, have an appreciation for the beauty of things and do not act like criminals or hoods. The actions in the book were greatly influenced by
Greasers and Socs thought of each other differently based on the expectations placed on their groups. For instance, when Pony was in biology at school, he …show more content…
In particular, when Cherry and Pony are talking at the movies at the drive-in, Cherry says, “It’s not just money. Part of it is, but not all. You greasers have a different set of values. You’re more emotional. We’re sophisticated - cool to the point of not feeling anything” (38). Socs are depicted as being too cool because of stereotypes and how they have everything and most people like them and treat them well. Greasers and Socs are sometimes the same and can be seen either too cool or sophisticated. As they leave the house for the rumble, Soda chants "I am a greaser. I am a JD and a hood. I blacken the name of our fair city. I beat up people. I rob gas stations. I am a menace to society. Man, do I have fun!” (136). Stereotypes are not all true for all Greasers as they embrace their appearance and label. It reveals how conscious they are of their appearance to the rest of society. When Pony is talking to Cherry at the drive-in, he says, "It’s okay… We aren’t in the same class. Just don’t forget that some of us watch the sunset too” (46). Even though the two groups are very different, they still live in the same world, beneath the same sun. Also, some of the greasers live up to the stereotype of the greasers as being rough, a few of them, such as Pony, have an appreciation for the beauty of things and do not act like criminals or hoods. The actions in the book were greatly influenced by