(January 19, 2016 at 9:23 am)Ben Davis Wrote:(January 18, 2016 at 12:37 pm)pool the great Wrote: So it seems you're strong for challenging stereotypes.Mainly I encourage people not to use them. If they're not propagated, they'll die. In a conversation, I'll explain why, in context, a stereotype doesn't hold water and the ramifications of using it; pointing out the flaws & harms then trusting to human empathy/good nature to lead the person to understand the point. I also try to lead by example by not using stereotypes. I don't find it difficult, maybe because I'm a unique-enough individual
How exactly would you advice someone to go about this? To challenge these stereotypes, that is.
You encourage people to not use them? Suppose if I were a stereotypical male and you encouraged me to not have those characteristics because they are stereotypical - then I wouldn't have an opportunity to explore my personality? You'd be oppressing me as much a stereotype that may dictate my persona.
Do you also encourage women to be less stereotypical to their persona? Correct me if I'm wrong, wouldn't that be encouraging them to be more like men?
