In Mohsin Hamid’s, Exit West, there are endless happenings of subverting and/or opposing the generalization of stereotypes. We see this as early as the first page in the novel when we are introduced to the main characters: Nadia and Saeed. As these individuals come from the same culture and area in the Middle East, they both are established people in their own unprecedented ways. Nadia and Saeed were both brought up in the Islamic culture, only taught to follow that and never to stray away from the usual. Although, as we learn more about each character, we discover that the stereotypical norm that much of society believes in is completely changed in this novel. Each character has their own way of expressing who they are whether it be practicing …show more content…
Because Nadia is such a strong figure, it is as if Saeed is afraid of her. It is odd to see that such different characters would end up together like these two did. Their opposing views and beliefs cause various discrepancies in their relationship as the novel develops. Although, they both find that they need each other, especially with the way and area they are living. As they make their way through the doors and into new places they become closer, yet completely separated. There is never a time they agree on something, unless they are high enough to forget about what each other thinks. Towards the end of the novel when Saeed and Nadia are still in London, Saeed meets a group of people who is of their kind. He visited often and met a bearded man who lived there, for a harrowing moment reminding him of his father, (152) and welcomed him into the home.Saeed was able to pray with these people, something he felt comfort in, for it felt like home. For once since he had left his old home, he felt safe. The bearded man told Saeed that Nadia and himself could come stay in this house with all of the others of their culture. The only problem was that Saeed and Nadia would have to be separated from each other instead of sleeping in the same room as one another. Hopeful and full of elation Saeed went back home to tell Nadia the news. When Saeed began to tell Nadia about the possible living arrangement, she instantly becomes angry about the decision that Saeed desired to go through with. She questions Saeed asking why they would ever live with people of their kind again, along with explain to him that they left their home for a reason. Nadia explains in a concerned tone about their living situation:
“Here we have our own room. Just the two of us. It’s a big luxury. Why would we give that up to sleep apart? Among dozens of strangers?”
Do soceital expectations and living conditions affect how people view someone? Ponyboy Curtis, Cherry, and Johnny are all people who are affected by soceital expectations because people expect them to conform to what they think of similar people, since they do have similar living conditions. Ponyboy and Johnny are part of a social group called the Greasers, who are the poor people in the town, and since many others think of poor people as people who steal, are thugs, and are parts of gangs, as Dally does, Ponyboy and Johnny are not. The Socs are the rich kids of the town, and most people expect them to be snobs who do not care about anything, but Cherry is not. Ponyboy, Johnny, and Cherry are Outsiders
Jumping into a burning building is one of the things that the boys from the “Greaser Gang” would do for each other. When the main character, Ponyboy, jumps into a burning church to save children from the flames, his two gang members and family, Johnny and Dally, jump in after him to help get the children out and ensure that he can get out. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton shows two main themes. These themes show many examples of stereotyping could lead to misjudgment of people and to be loyal to the people around you, especially the ones close to you.
Are cop shows scripted? Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu is a book about the filming of a cop show called Black and White that is filmed in Chinatown. The show follows cops, one who is black and one who is white on their adventures. The main character, however, is not one of the actors but rather a young Asian man named Willis Wu. Willis plays the role of “generic Asian man” in the show.
Professional athletes have a platform that many others do not have. While we have seen stereotypes evolve within the sports field there has also been many instances in which sports have been used to create change. In 1966, the Texas Western basketball team won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national title. The team started five African American players in the title game. In “Glory Road” this revelation is a big deal.
Diversity always flourishes when people do not stereotype each other, but do meaningful actions in life. In The Outsiders, by S.E Hinton, the author explores qualities of characters in society when challenged greatly and what happens when the general population stereotypes. The book starts out with conflicts between Greasers, who are in poverty, and Socs, who rich and spoiled. Both classes believe the stereotypes against one another, and the characters soon come to realize that not all of them are true, and that all people have their own problems. This all starts happening after Johnny, a suspicious and scared Greaser kills a Soc who was drowning Ponyboy, the main character and narrator of the story, in a fountain.
Stagecoach portrays American society at a time through the small story of a stagecoach ride into the West filled with a diverse array of passengers with all different stories and backgrounds. This film highlights social hierarchies, racial issues, and sexual inequalities at the time in the US, while neglecting others. This film portrays women as needing to be proper and respectable, and very visibly depicts how differently a woman is treated from a man, camouflaging it as typical. Men are given more character development than the women in the film, the White people of the film are also given significantly more backstory than the Native Americans- by a longshot. And finally, going hand in hand with these issues, different classes of society
In the book The Outsiders by S.E Hinton, the main character, Ponyboy, experiences the effect that stereotypes have on “Socs” and “Greasers”. Ponyboy is trying to find his place in the world, but is interrupted by the labels that society gives him. The Socs make the Greasers’ situation worse,by being a constant danger to the Greasers. There are three topics addressed in the powerful novel. The fight between the rich and the poor, the power of friendship, and what it means to be a hero.
The troublesome kid in the back, maybe the most mischievous yet everyone sensed more than what came to surface. Nine times out of ten, these are the people we least expect. The Outsiders proves the two teen rivals, the beat-down and misunderstood Greasers and the picket fence Socs. S.E Hinton’s, The Outsiders, proves that the Greasers aren’t the only victims.
Imagine being hurt to the point you have trouble making rational decisions and you over-indulge on unhealthy foods. Well that is what is likely to happen when you face a negative stereotype.This study was done by April Kemick at the University of Toronto. People don't accept others the way they are because of stereotypes and prejudice.
Stereotypes have been around for a long time. In S.E. Hinton’s book of The Outsiders, the setting takes place in the 1960’s on the West and East sides of town. That’s where people are stereotyped as either a Greaser or a Soc based on where they live. The setting affects the characters by developing their personality based on their status, behavior, and where they live.
Does soceitical expectations and living conditions affect how people view someone? Ponyboy Curtis, Cherry, and Johnny are all people who are affected by soceitical expectations because people expect them to conform to what they think of similar people, since they do have similar living conditions. Ponyboy and Johnny are part of a social group called the Greasers, and since many others think of poor people as people who steal and are thugs who are parts of gangs, as Dally does, Ponyboy and Johnny are not. The Socs are the rich kids of the town, and most people expect them to be snobs who do not care about anything, but Cherry isn’t. Ponyboy, Johnny, and Cherry are Outsiders of their groups because they
Stereotype; a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. In the realistic fiction novel, The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, and in the short story, “Geeks Bearing Gifts”, written by Ron Koertge, stereotypes are defied by ordinary people. In The Outsiders, Johnny Cade and Darry Curtis face many struggles throughout their lives. Their town in separated into two: the rich and dangerous Socs, and the quiet, tough Greasers. For them, living dangerously is a reality. As a result of their lifestyle, Johnny has become fearful and Darry is considered the toughest man in the gang. In “Geeks Bearing Gifts” aspiring journalist, Renee, interviews her fellow classmates who are classified as “outcasts.” After meeting several students, she realizes her assumptions were incorrect about them. After reading both of these stories, the reader learns that our thoughts about others often revolve around stereotypes and assumptions, but most of these ideas that we have about other people are proven wrong.
The runaway By conlan sykes i’m pretty sure this is a real book name but who cares
“This Is What It Means To Say Phoenix, Arizona” discusses the physical and mental journey of Victor, a Native American man in the state of Washington, as he goes to Phoenix, Arizona to claim his father’s remains and his savings account. While on this journey, Victor learns about himself, his father, and his Indian culture with the help of his estranged friend, Thomas Builds-the–Fire. The author, Sherman Alexie, plays on the stereotypes of Native Americans through the characters of Victor and Thomas. While Thomas is portrayed as the more traditional and “good” Native American, Victor comes across as the “bad” Native American. Through the use of this binary relationship, Alexie is able to illustrate the transformation of these characters as
In the beginning of the film we see how assumptions and stereotypes sting and cross boundaries in the lives of everyday citizens, as with the story of Farhad. For example, there is a scene “Play the gehan in your own time,what you want?,i'm i making a