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Young's Description Of The Typical American Analysis

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1. For a large portion of the essay, it does consist of negative descriptions of what the “average American.” We as American do stereotypical carry stereotypes that gives a negative portrayal of the U.S. through the media, public opinions, etc. The negative stereotypes of American within this essay paints us as idiots, obese, sociopaths, racist, and hoteps. However, to a certain extent I do agree to Young’s depiction of the typical American. Today, many of us face racists and this country is plagued with obesity. Nonetheless, I do not believe that Young gave an accurate depiction of all Americans. 2. Young’s description of the Obamas as a black family contradicts the images and the stereotypical portrayal of black families. The black family

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