HispanicHeritageNotesICSCAB16


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 * **4 sources.**
 * **In my own words.**
 * **Organized by source**
 * **Annotated.**


 * Topic: Overcoming challenges**


 * Source #1-** http://ucc.nd.edu/self-help/multicultural-awareness/overcoming-stereotypes/
 * Racial stereotypes are automatic, exaggerated assumptions or pictures that we apply to all members of one racial group.
 * When we stereotype people based on race we don't take into account the individuality of every one person in that group.
 * I'ts human nature to categories people because it is our way to make the world simpler.
 * The less contact we have with a specific group, the more negative feelings we may have towards a group.
 * From an early age, we learn to place people into categories.
 * Stereotyping results in missed opportunities to learn from people in specific racial groups.


 * Source #2-**https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/199805/where-bias-begins-the-truth-about-stereotypes
 * Everyone stereotypes, no matter how hard they try not to.
 * One theory of how stereotypes began is that since humans need to feel that they are part of a group, going back to villages and clans. Our identity's began to attach themselves to the group we are in when groups like those broke down we began to attach ourselves to other factors like race, class or even interests. Humans want to feel good about their group so instinctively we degrade people from other groups.
 * We tend to see people we know closely as individuals but people from other groups we see as a mass applying the same characteristics to all included.
 * Automatic processing is when stereotypes are triggered by the slightest interaction or encounter.
 * By age 5 many children already have stereotypes of women, African Americans, etc.
 * Source#3** http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/15/opinion/navarrette-hispanic-america/
 * Hispanics are rarely seen acting on TV or interviewing people on news channels in contrast to the amount of whites doing this.
 * Hispanics are Americas largest minority.
 * Source 4** http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/10/ethnic-stereotypes-in-schools_n_2272873.html
 * Florida put into place a system where achievement goals are set lower for Hispanics and African Americans.
 * Schools should be teaching tolerance for other groups not ignoring biases.
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 * Schools should be teaching tolerance for other groups not ignoring biases.
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 * Introduction**
 * Have you ever been underestimated or undervalued because of a factor you cannot control such as race, gender or even financial situation? If you haven't, you are lying to your self. Whether you know it or not, you have been stereotyped or been the victim of an unfair bias. One of the problems with stereotypes, is that most people don't know much about them or why they originated. I hope to educate you on the topics of stereotypes, how they affect people and how my, Hispanic, family has overcome them.


 * Body Paragraph One**
 * Stereotypes are automatic, exaggerated assumptions or pictures that we apply to all members of one group. Stereotypes apply to groups such as, races, ages, genders and so many more.
 * Any group can be stereotyped as a whole so anyone in the group may be categorized as something he or she isn't.
 * One theory of how stereotypes began is that since humans need to feel that they are part of a group, going back to villages and clans. Our identity's began to attach themselves to the group we are in, when groups like those broke down we began to attach ourselves to other factors like race, class or even interests. Humans want to feel good about their group so instinctively we degrade people from other groups. We tend to see people we know closely as individuals but people from other groups we see as a mass applying the same characteristics to all included. Everyone stereotypes, no matter how hard they try not to.
 * Stereotyping and developing biases is so instinctive that by age 5 many children already have stereotypes of women, African Americans, etc. I'ts human nature to categories people because it is our way to make the world simpler. Think about it, we categorize foods, for example, I love candy but hate potatoes, I categorize food by what I like and what I don't like to make deciding what to eat easier, so why would I not do the same thing to people that look different or support different things. It is our brain making life simpler for us, automatically. That's why people struggle with seeing all people equally, i'ts automatic for us to view groups of people as a mass instead of individuals. This is a problem because we have to ignore the impulse to judge an individual based on their group, and instead get to know them as an individual.
 * If everyone did this less people would feel the sting of harmful stereotypes or biases.

Body Paragraph 2
 * It is a problem that there are not as many Hispanics acting on TV or that there are not as many Hispanics in sports but stereotypes and biases are a //huge// problem in the educational system. This is such a large problem because younger children to teens are more affected in the educational system and since young people are so impressionable they may start to believe or submit to the biases or stereotypes more than adults would.
 * During the school year kids spend more time at school than at home, so the other kids at school effect the child even more than the parents, pertaining to school and social activity
 * . This can have a negative effect because if someone thinks that Hispanics are not smart and a Hispanic hears this, they may blame bad grades on their race and not try and improve.

Body Paragraph 3
 * Overcoming stereotypes is hard, but my family is living proof that anyone can do it, with hard work and perseverance. My dad has 9 brothers and sisters, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, his parents did not have much money. Their dad was a teacher and mom stayed home to take care of the many children.
 * That is very impressive, even without mentioning that 5 went to Notre Dame, 2 to Harvard, 1 to Dartmouth, 1 to Columbia and 1 to FSU . They overcame their lack of money and the biases of others around them to become very successful, Hispanic, people. I have never felt as much of the Hispanic biases, since I am fair skinned but I have experienced many other stereotypes and biases.

Conclusion
 * In a perfect unbiased world, it would be no more impressive for an African American or a Hispanic to go to a great collage than a white male. The expectations for White males and Hispanic Females would be equal and no girl or boy that happened to be Hispanic would ever doubt his or her academic talent due to false biases. I hope that this essay has brought awareness to one of the biggest problems in the world and has inspired you to disregard any stereotypes or biases. Thank you.


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 * Paragraph 2-** What is a stereotype.How are Hispanics effected.
 * Stereotypes are automatic, exaggerated assumptions or pictures that we apply to all members of one group. Stereotypes apply to groups such as, races, ages, genders and so many more. Any group can be stereotyped as a whole so anyone in the group may be categorized as something he or she isn't. One theory of how stereotypes began is that since humans need to feel that they are part of a group, going back to villages and clans. Our identity's began to attach themselves to the group we are in, when groups like those broke down we began to attach ourselves to other factors like race, class or even interests. Humans want to feel good about their group so instinctively we degrade people from other groups. We tend to see people we know closely as individuals but people from other groups we see as a mass applying the same characteristics to all included. Everyone stereotypes, no matter how hard they try not to. Stereotyping and developing biases is so instinctive that by age 5 many children already have stereotypes of women, African Americans, etc. I'ts human nature to categories people because it is our way to make the world simpler. Think about it, we categorize foods, for example, I love candy but hate potatoes, I categorize food by what I like and what I don't like to make deciding what to eat easier, so why would I not do the same thing to people that look different or support different things. It is our brain making life simpler for us, automatically. That's why people struggle with seeing all people equally, i'ts automatic for us to view groups of people as a mass instead of individuals. This is a problem because we have to ignore the impulse to judge an individual based on their group, and instead get to know them as an individual. If everyone did this less people would feel the sting of harmful stereotypes or biases.
 * Paragraph 3-** How stereotypes effect life for Hispanics in school.
 * It is a problem that there are not as many Hispanics acting on TV or that there are not as many Hispanics in sports but stereotypes and biases are a //huge// problem in the educational system. This is such a large problem because younger children to teens are more affected in the educational system and since young people are so impressionable they may start to believe or submit to the biases or stereotypes more than adults would. During the school year kids spend more time at school than at home, so the other kids at school effect the child even more than the parents, pertaining to school and social activity. This can have a negative effect because if someone thinks that Hispanics are not smart and a Hispanic hears this, they may blame bad grades on their race and not try and improve.
 * Paragraph 4-** How my family overcame challenges and stereotypes.
 * Overcoming stereotypes is hard, but my family is living proof that anyone can do it, with hard work and perseverance. My dad has 9 brothers and sisters, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, his parents did not have much money. Their dad was a teacher and mom stayed home to take care of the many children. The lack of money and Hispanic decent didn't seem like a good combination for 10 kids to go to become successful. My aunts and uncles (and dad) worked so hard in school that they all got enough money in scholarships and high school/collage jobs to send all 10 to collages. That is very impressive, even without mentioning that 5 went to Notre Dame, 2 to Harvard, 1 to Dartmouth, 1 to Columbia and 1 to FSU . They overcame their lack of money and the biases of others around them to become very successful, Hispanic, people. I have never felt as much of the Hispanic biases, since I am fair skinned but I have experienced many other stereotypes and biases.


 * Paragraph 5**
 * In a perfect unbiased world, it would be no more impressive for an African American or a Hispanic to go to a great collage than a white male. The expectations for White males and Hispanic Females would be equal and no girl or boy that happened to be Hispanic would ever doubt his or her academic talent due to false biases. I hope that this essay has brought awareness to one of the biggest problems in the world and has inspired you to disregard any stereotypes or biases. Thank you.

 //CNN//. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2016. This is a reliable source because CNN articles are normally written by good journalists that can gather accurate information well, due to the size of the organization.

"Ethnic Stereotypes in Schools:We Are All Part of the Problem." N.p., n.d. Web. This is a reliable source because the information on this site aligns with information on other good sites.

"Overcoming Racial Stereotypes //University Counseling Center// University of Notre Dame." //University Counseling Center//. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2016. This is a reliable source because it was made by a University and those normally have accurate information.

"Where Bias Begins: The Truth About Stereotypes." //Psychology Today//. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2016. This is a reliable source because the information in the article aligns to other information on other great sites. It is also a good source because it was written by a psychologist.