"Yes, looks do matter"
Susan Boyle- Scottish sensation.
Most of us have heard of Susan Boyle. Before we heard her sing, we perceived her to be an older, cat owning, very ordinary lady. After she sang, we kicked ourselves for being so shallow. This article describes how stereotyping is something that is impossible to avoid. In earlier times our brains used this mechanism to decide whether a person was dangerous or not, whether they had good or bad intentions. We still do this, but today it seems we use this survival trait for more shallow reasons- to decide if someone is worth our while. Are they pretty? Are they popular?
We even use stereotyping to decide who will or will not help us in attaining long term goals.
All in all, stereotyping is not something we can help... or should help. We are born with it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/26/fashion/26looks.html?pagewanted=1&em
About Me
- Anna Lyons
- Hello! I'm Anna. I'm 21... almost! Monday morning around 3 a.m., I made a life changing decision: TO CHILL THE HELL OUT. My major is art direction, and I'm not even sure that's what I really want to do. I've had a job since I was 13. Not anymore. I was taking 21 hours this semester, now I'm taking 12. My hair is curly, very, but I always straighten it. I'm gonna let it be free more often. I now plan to dedicate a day a week to explore the world, more specifically, art. I could go on and on with my new attitude, I love it. I'm excited. I'm hispanic. My family is from Spain. I don't have a lot of family here but it's ok 'cause I get to visit Spain almost every year. My favorite color is purple, I like green too. I'm an outgoing person. I'm open to all opinions and views, though I may not agree. I always find myself asking "why?" to the point that I annoy myself because I can't just accept that "it's just how things are." I start everyday with a lil Bob Marley and the Wailers.
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