Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Blog #9
Honestly, I’m really not sure as to how this was stereotypical. I really interpreted this work as a ramble of events. However, I get it. The author is describing how the alcohol is a really big part of her history. But I really just cannot fully grasp the concept of the stereotypes. I mean, in reality, everyone has a different outlook on people getting drunk. Yes, there are stereotypes about who would get drunk, which I guess this could be what the article is stating. However, in that case I really do not think that the author wrote this very well. As for changing my personal perception – I didn’t. This could sound a bit awkward, but I always try to avoid judging people. Therefore, I generally stay away from any stereotypes. I truly attempt in meeting new people with an open-mind as much as possible. I will admit, it’s happened before. I have stereotype – but in realistically, it has been subconsciously. I really never go out of my way to stereotype an individual. In my opinion, it’s rather juvenile and immature. I guess in a way, I subconsciously stereotyped the author, however. Throughout the article, I was becoming rather confused about the true meaning behind the writing. Therefore, I made assumptions. I simply figured that it was just another ‘rambler’, such as myself. It’s easier ramble in many ways. So, I guessed that this author was no different than many of the other authors in “On Writing”. But it definitely made me think, which was most likely the real purpose behind reading this awkwardly constructed article. It really just reminded me not to be a stereotype. In my opinion, it really isn’t classy, and yet unavoidable at times. More or less, it seems like another random journal entry that it just Steiner’s thoughts on this drunk woman.
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2 comments:
Kayla,
What I don't understand is how you don't understand how this article was stereotypical. Do you understand what I mean? The stereotype here is how she views her roommate, sometimes as a drunk and other times as something more. What about the stereotype of the narrator? In the first paragraph she talks about her drinking as if she never had one before. That's a stereotypical straight edge person. I also think that if you stereotype someone subconsciously, it's the same as stereotyping them directly. I think this because when you subconsciously stereotype someone it changes your perspective on the person just as stereotyping someone directly does. I also thought that it's stereotypical of someone to say that they try to stay away from stereotyping. I think people say it just to make themselves sound better.
Response to Kayla:
I try not to stereotype people. But sometimes i do it with out realizes it. I mean when i see someone wearing a cut off t-shirt with a rebel flag on it with a beer in hand and in gut, wearing a camo hat and boots, i do think redneck. This does not mean however that i look down apon that person. It just means that i out them with a certain group of people. Like you said, i try not to stereotype people, because it some cases people stereotype people in a negative way and then use that stereotype to out them down. THis is what isn't classy. I mean when i look at a youg grl getting out of her bright red shiny 2008 BMW, with her brand new coach purse and matching heels, DG sunglasses, and the gucci dress, how can i not stereotype her as "daddy's money?" Once again, this doesnt mean i stereotype her personality. Some people way automactically tag her as a snob. Not me, i'll give the person a chance. I wait till i meet a person and talk with them and hang out with them, before i stereotype their personality. For all i know the BMW girl could be the nicest and sweetest girl i would ever meet, but i would never know that without giving her a chance.
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