1. That’s So Stereotypical
Brandi Nicolls, Regina Bruce, Shanzah Khan, Daija
Brisbon

2. Introduction
● The Ambiguous Young Man Anecdote
● Toni Morrison’s Short Story Recitatiff
● Introduction To Disciplines Explore
○ History, Socioeconomics, Media, Psychology
● Americans succumb to racial stereotypes of
African Americans

3. History of Stereotypes
• Stereotyping - Members of the Same
Race Share Certain Characteristics
• Early American Stereotypes Affect
African Americans Views
• Stereotypes Have Led To
Discrimination and Racism
• African American Stereotypes Began
with Slavery

4. Historical References
● The Sambo
○ Simple, Docile Black Man
○ Overgrown, Jolly Child
● The Mammy
○ Large Black Woman Wearing a House
Dress and Kerchief
○ Respects White people, Sacrifices Herself
to Give to Those Around Her
○ Gives Advice to Master and Mistress
○ Seen as “Masculine”

5. Socioeconomics
● History Ties To Socioeconomics
● Establishment of Social Classes
● Race vs. Social Class
● Minorities in Social Classes
● Limitations of Education Based on Status
● Socioeconomics Has Overall Effect on
Stereotypes

6. Socioeconomics (cont.)

7. Psychology
●
● Psychology Definition
● Natural Instinct
● Categorizing
● Perceptions
● “Recitatif” Toni
Morrison

8. Current Media
● Current images of African Americans in the
media influenced by historical images.
(mammy and sambo)

9. Defying Racial Stereotypes
Lupita
Nyong’o Steve
Harvey
Queen
Latifah

10. Example of African American Stereotypes

11. Conclusion
● Stereotypes in US Couldn’t Be
Worse
● Connection to History,
Psychology, Socioeconomics, and
Media
● Knowledge To Eradicate
Stereotypes
● Possible Solutions to End
Stereotyping

12. Works Cited
● Johnson, Odis, Jr. "Assessing Neighborhood Racial Segregation and Macroeconomic Effects in the
Education of African Americans."Review of Educational Research 80.4 (2010): 527-75. JSOR. Web.
22 Apr. 2014.
• Punyanunt-Carter, Narissra. "The Perceived Realism Of African American Portrayals On Television."
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● Sanchez, Diana T., and Julia A. Garcia. "Social Class in America: Racial Fluidity and Socioeconomic
Status." Russell Sage Foundation. Russell Sage Foundation, 07 May 2012. Web. 21 Apr. 2014.
• Schroer, Jeanine . "The Terrifying Tale of the Philosophical Mammy." Black Scholar 43.2 (2013): 101-107.
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● Green, Laura. “Stereotypes: Negative Racial Stereotypes and Their Effect on Attitudes Toward
African-American.” Perspectives on Multiculturalism and Cultural Diversity (1998). Web.21 Apr. 2014
● Stossel, John, and Kristina Kendall. "The Psychology of Stereotypes." ABC News. ABC News Network, 15
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13. Questions!