PHI 103 The Impact of Stereotyping Groups

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Running Head: STEREOTYPING GROUPS1PHI 103 The Impact of Stereotyping GroupsHow do media and societal perceptions contribute to the reinforcement of stereotypes about politicians,tattooed individuals, and feminists, and what are the potential consequences of these stereotypes onboththe individuals and society as a whole?In your response, analyze the ways in which stereotypes can impact public opinion, personal behavior,and the functioning of societal institutions. Your response should be no less than 750 words.

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STEREOTYPING GROUPS2The Impact of StereotypingGroupsYourNamePHI 103Name ofInstructor:DateThere are many stereotypes that have taken hold in today's society and are prevalent in allaspects of life. People have developed automatic preconceived thoughts regarding certain peopleand the professions they may hold and their outward appearances. Media and entertainmentoutlets have exploited this obsession through various outlets with stereotyping and prejudice to avery captive audience that feeds off of it to the point of obsession. Stereotyping which is oftenbased on inaccuracies andmisjudgmentscan lead to deep divisions among people, sometimesleading to violent clashes especially when differing groups meet to discuss different opinions onissues subject to stereotyping.Politicians have a definite perceived negative stereotype when it comes to most people'sperceptions.Typically, politicians areperceivedto be greedy, self-serving and not concernedwith what the average citizen's needs.Accordingto the Washington Post corruption has becomerampant among politicians political offices and lobbyists causing numerous laws and regulationsto be enacted in recent years. For example, political lobbyists have beenseverelylimited to whatthey can contribute to an elected official due to new legislation passed into law in 2006.Peoplehave generally labeled Politicians as a roadblock to any real progress in society and generally

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