Why the need to stereotype everything and everyone?

Question

Why so we tend do stereotype everything based on a few actions (either good or bad) of people?

For example: blacks are this, whites are that, woman are this, man are that, Chinese are this, Americans are that, Christians are this, atheists are that, Muslims are this, British are that and so on.

If we know nothing about a certain culture or country, isn't it much better just to keep our mouths shut? Wouldn't it be much better if people took the time to get to learn about it before bashing an entire race/religion/country etc?

Sure, most of us live in free countries in where we have the right to express ourselves, but sometimes is just best to shut up and keep those thoughts to yourself....

? · Accepted Answer

I agree 100%

steven · Answer

I'm black and it's so pathetic, I can't even walk into a shopping centre without getting watched or followed by security, when **** like this happens I just think in my head the greatest basketballer is black, 2 of the greatest actors are black, the best golfer in the world is black so stop looking down on me, but I totally agree

Mark · Answer

"We" all don't.  But a certain amount of stereotyping might be good, not of people, but just in general.  For instance, if I see a red burner, I would normally think to myself "I'd better not touch that, it may be hot" but I wouldn't jump to some illogical conclusion like "all stoves are dangerous" based on this.

Anonymous · Answer

But if I don't bit@$ about them, the terrorists win!

Anonymous · Answer

i agree

Anonymous · Answer

because monotype is too boring.

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Why the need to stereotype everything and everyone?

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