Posted by shar on February 4, 2003, at 18:36:04
In reply to I think we need a visit from BEARDEDLADY MA'AM, posted by Dinah on February 3, 2003, at 17:28:10
> Because I think that there is a term for why you see evidence in your life experiences to support your view of stereotypes, and I see evidence in my life experiences to support my view of stereotypes. I just can't think of the word offhand.
........selective perception, maybe? I think we all do that.
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> So shall we agree to differ? You see stereotypes as a celebration of the differences between cultures. I see stereotypes as a limitation to the individual............yes, indeedy, we can agree to differ! I respect and accept your feeling the way you feel.
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> Both reasonable and honorable views? Assuming the stereotyping is done with no ill intent?........Yes, I couldn't have said it better myself! 'Specially the no ill intent part.
Shar
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