Monday, December 19, 2011
Stereotypes
If someone was to ask you to describe a stereotype, could you? People around the world have different views due to their surrounding, childhood, and many other thing. What would your views be on Syria. I'll tell you a few things about Syria, then see what thoughts come to mind. Syria is located in the Middle East and surrounded by Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan and Israel. Syria is mostly Muslim. After reading those few things about Syria one would assume they are all terrorists who hate America. The men are totally in charge of their wives. Women have to cover their faces and are oppressed. Another key stereotype would be that the country is extremely dangerous due to its surrounding countries like Iraq. With these stereotypes what Westerner would dare to visit. With no Western visitors how will these stereotypes change?
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I have to respond to this blog, as Syria is very close to my heart. I lived there last year and miss it a lot. Many Westerners used to live and visit there (especially French, German, and Spanish) but now because of the revolution, tourism and people living there to study or work are almost at zero.
ReplyDeleteI certainly never met a terrorist while I was there, and though I met people who were not happy with American government policy, I never met anyone who hated Americans. I know the stereotype you are writing about is the one that Jeff Vize discusses in his story, but I also think it is a strong stereotype, and it is one that I grew up with. I never would have dreamed I would live in Syria some day.