Stereotypes+KC

**A. What do you understand by the term "stereotype"? Come up with a definition.**
A stereotype is an assumption made by someone of a certain group based on what they have heard.

**B. View a story about stereotypes: The Good Samaritan**

 * Are stereotypes new? **

No, stereotypes have been around for ages, even in Jesus' time. Ever since man has been defined in different groups, there will be stereotypes to define them.


 * How do you think stereotypes come about? **

I believe that stereotypes come about from common misconceptions about a certain group of people. When certain people in a group act a certain way, others assume that's how the entire group acts like.


 * Do we only create stereotypes of people we fear or distrust? **

No, every group of people have at least one stereotype associated with them. Even if you like those people, there still may be a stereotype associated with them. However, we tend to apply more harsh stereotypes to people we fear or distrust.


 * Do stereotypes ever have any truth in them? **

While some stereotypes may seem to be true, there are many that are false. Some stereotypes can be true, but it still doesn't stand for //all// of the people in a certain group.

**C. View the info on the links below. Detail both positive and negative representations.**

 * Positive: ** While the names of the teams may seem to be degrading to the Native Americans, it can also be taken as a compliment. Sports teams are usually seen as fierce and strong, so naming a sports team after Native Americans can be a compliment to them, seeing them as "fierce and strong." Native Americans have always been known as spirited and strong, so these sports teams may be making an allusion to their spirit. The name can be taken as honoring the Native Americans instead of slandering them.

**Negative:** These names can also hold racial slurs and be offensive to some Native Americans. Take the Washington Redskins, for example. "Redskin" was commonly used as a racial slur against Native Americans. This name can be potentially offensive to the Native Americans, seeing how a sport team is named after a racial slur against them. These mascots can escalate stereotypes against Native Americans, as the misrepresentations can lead to untrue stereotypes against them. Many people see Native American mascots as a mockery and offensive.

**D. If we were to develop a mascot for Incarnation Catholic School, what would the mascot be? How would he/she be dressed?**
I think our mascot should be a four-leaf clover. The clover represents our Irish team name, and it is not stereotypical. The four-leaf clover could be surrounded by light or have a cross inside it to represent our Catholic faith.

E. What is the mascot of the high school you will attend next year? Explain how does it represents the school?
Tampa Catholic's mascot is the crusader. I believe that the crusader represents this school well. Crusaders were known as spirited and strong, and they fought for what they believed in. Crusaders always believed in Jesus, and they always had faith in him when things looked bleak.