Discussion: Racial Sterotyping

In groups we were given the task of choosing 2 stereotypical profiles and defining them in words.

The first profile our group chose was a Tourist.

We defined a tourist as:
Camera on or around the neck
Has a Map
Safari Hat
Hawaiian T-shirt
Long white socks
Sun Block
Sun Burnt
Fanny Pack
Backpack
Lots of bags
Lost and confused look
Over-excited about little everyday things
Peace signs / posing for pictures
Different Language
Over dressed
Under dressed


The second profile we chose was that of a gangster.

We defined a gangster as:
Has tattoos
Chains
Grills
Sagging
22 inch rims
Chrystler
Cadilac
Guns
Teardrop Tattoos
Scars
Capped
Minorities
Wife beater shirts
Drugs
Prostitution
Wads of cash
Intercity / Urban