Discussion of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Related Stereotypes
Stereotypes surround each and every one of us. Most commonly thought of are those concerning race or religion. Not so commonly thought of, are the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding those who are mentally ill. Consider for instance, those who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. After reading those words, immediately, certain stereotypes came to your mind. […]
Stereotypes and The Believer
The readers who have seen this film may have an idea of what kind of article they are about to read. For those that have not, The Believer (2004) is not a film to be taken lightly. Violence, hatred, and death are frequent visitors to the story. On the other hand, this […]
What is “The Right Thing?”
Throughout time racist America has used “cultural symbols, tendencies, values, beliefs, patterned ways of thinking and feeling” to deal with the prejudices toward African Americans. Spike Lee’s film, “Do The Right Thing” makes obvious the reality and consequences of the intolerance different ethnic groups experience while still cohabitating within one borough of a city. The […]