Thursday, September 15, 2011

Should We Generalize?

This week in Sal's class we read an interesting article titled Should We Generalize? It talked about how because we are humans we are hardwired to make generalizations whether good or bad. We do this because when walking into a totally new situation we prepare ourselves in what to expect due to our generalizations. However, after reading this I realized that sometimes we make some that could be considered stereotypical. This is done because we file people and experiences into categories so we just assume that for example every kid that goes to our high school is upper to middle class. It is these kinds of generalizations that we need to work on changing. I am making it a goal to limit my negative generalizations and look at everyone in a new light. This will hopefully open new opportunities to meet new people and live a better life.
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5 comments:

  1. ashleycarinaSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I like how you connected the reading to our everyday, and you are setting up a goal to limit your negative generalizations.

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  2. JaySeptember 15, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    It is very true how we as people seem to generalize every day and that it should be a goal to change that in our lives.

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  3. pattySeptember 16, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    i think its great that you are setting a goal for yourself, and you never know it might open up opportunities.

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  4. knikiSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    if we agree with others, we will live happier lives. if not "agree" we must at least accept them.

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  5. Nikko K.September 16, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I think its good that your trying to stop your negative generalizations because may help you better understand others.

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