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Stereotypes, and the Price of Rice in China...
in China Venture News, on August 2, 2008
I participate in a closed social network of educators where a principal I'm familiar with posed a question. The topic had to do with convincing teachers that China (and the rest of the world) matter - that we should pay attention to globalization, etc. The principal had one teacher reply that ...
Millenials again
in The CIO Weblog, on June 23, 2008
...First, a question: do broad, generational stereotypes extend across different cultures? And if so, to what extent?
I ask because of this article in Silicon.com about "boring" IT curriculu...
Gender-based coding styles?
in The CIO Weblog, on June 18, 2008
...e believed (according to this WSJ story from Rebecca Buckman) the differences fit all the typical stereotypes: guys build code designed to show off and do so without adequately documenting or explai...
Making Engineers Out of Girls
in The Universities Weblog, on February 20, 2008
...man is just that: an engineer.
So the question for a while has been, "How can we break gender stereotypes and make more women into doctors and more men into nurses. And more women into engineers...
Girl or Boy? Which do you Prefer?
in Next Nine Months, on December 30, 2007
...nce, bringing up a girl. But then, who knows, really?
I think that most preferences are based on stereotypes anyway, on our notions of what boys and girls are. Boys are more active, more rough...
Looking for Latin Love?
in The Dating Weblog, on December 27, 2007
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Some people say that sites which are specific to dating people of different races create bad stereotypes about a culture. However others say that there are certain characteristics that mem...
Latino Comedy Project's "300" Parody
in Latina Viva, on September 4, 2007
.... They're the Latino Comedy Project. The video is short - 01.11 - but is full of cliches and stereotypes . It's potentially offensive , and yet very, very funny . Watch the video: Latin...
Do Women Seek a Strong Male Partner?
in The Dating Weblog, on August 30, 2007
There is an interesting post up over at the Jade Talks blog which discusses the idea that it is hardwired into women that they are seeking a man who is a strong mate. The post says that there are two types of such men - "the bad boy" and the "protective nurturer" and it sug...
Jessica Alba must think that Latinos are morons
in Latina Viva, on July 5, 2007
...a character like this one, in an American movie (which reaches the entire world), to break with the stereotypes" , she said in the Fantastic Four premier, in Mexico City.
She explained that she ...
Rebelde - RBD Barbie Dolls: More Stereotypes for Mexican Girls
in Latina Viva, on June 7, 2007
Mattel announced today in Mexico the releasing of the "oh so anticipated" collection of Rebelde / RBD barbie dolls .
"Rebelde" , one of the most popular Spanish language soap operas, and RBD , the successful and young pop-rock band teamed up with Barbie to create ...
The 23rd Chicago Latino Film Festival
in Latina Viva, on April 14, 2007
...ge Chicago. As part of the ILCC mission, the Festival serves as a vehicle to break the barriers of stereotypes and provoke the audience to challenge mainstream ideals of the Latino identity by showi...
My take on America and immigration
in TJ's Weblog, on March 25, 2007
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most bureaucratic systems it works well as long as you fit in one of the
main visa and green card stereotypes. If not you have to fight for your
future. There are many different categories that all...
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival 2007 News
in Latina Viva, on February 19, 2007
...l About Sex
Brazilians Say Carnival, Expected to Draw 700,000, Isn't All About Sex, Despite Stereotypes (By MICHAEL ASTOR)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil Feb 17, 2007 (AP)- The mere idea that U.S. s...
Mississippi Fighting Stereotypes
in The Digital TV Weblog, on November 15, 2006
My first suggestion: don't have a front man named Looser leading a self-esteem campaign
I read in the Detroit News (originally from the NY Times) that Mississippi is tired of being stereotyped as the last placed of all 50 states in so many statistics. So, in other words, the nation's poor...
You Ordered a Salad?
in The Dating Weblog, on October 8, 2006
...al man). For women, there's the stereotype that she's watching her weight too much.
These stereotypes are of course silly, but once the relationship gets serious, it's time to make salad...
A Rank Enterprise
in The Universities Weblog, on September 2, 2006
...e or where you went. Associating ourselves with certain names tends to brand us, whether or not the stereotypes fit.
Parallels between specific universities and car makes can be drawn based on their ...
Diabetes In Pregnancy Not A Health Motivator
in Daily Diabetic, on August 17, 2006
...stational diabetes were less educated, obese, and prone to unhealthy habits, may encourage negative stereotypes of diabetics. Perhaps diabetes is not even a real 'player' in these results, and...
CIO Stereotypes
in The CIO Weblog, on July 12, 2006
Paul Murphy , Has an post titled CIO Taxonomy, and goes on to list according to him what the most common seterotypes of CIO's are, excerpts of the same:
1. Bluffer. Bluffing is the easiest and most common CIO survival strategy. This generally works well for many people because it levera...
Gay Parenting
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 9, 2006
...ren with lesbian or gay parents show more empathy for social diversity, are less confined by gender stereotypes, and are probably more likely to explore homosexual activity themselves. "
Somethi...
Are Women Worthy?
in The Universities Weblog, on April 4, 2006
...ent and potential success for female students and professionals, as well as questioning whether the stereotypes have any validity.
In 2002, more American women than men received doctorates from uni...
Driving Restrictions For Diabetics May Be Abolished
in Daily Diabetic, on March 30, 2006
... There is a lot to deal with as a diabetic: injections, off-limit foods, and stereotypes from people who don't understand.
But what if your basic rights were taken away? In the UK, diabetic dri...
Hold on tight to your wallet, I'm about to introduce you to John Smith, he's a...
in Bizinformer, on January 25, 2006
...t your mind? Is Mr. Smith a car salesman, attorney, politician, a salesman of any type, doctor...? Stereotypes exist in many things, professions are but one and far less offensive than many. But they...
Study Finds College Students To Be Responsible and Hard-Working
in The Universities Weblog, on January 24, 2006
We're all familiar with the college student stereotype: an Animal House-esque slacker with a drinking problem and absolutely no ambition besides finding the next party.
The results of a new study are challenging that view.
From the Education Guardian:
The layabout student who struggles...
Is the iPod Nano Too Thin?
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 15, 2005
...omebody please think of the children?"
The iPod Nano joins a long line of negative cultural stereotypes, including the Barbie doll, the stick insect and Lindsey Lohan. While the compari...
Forget Books - Holland Library Lends People
in Businesspundit, on August 22, 2005
...ibrary in Holland is lending out people, as well as books, in a new initiative aimed at challenging stereotypes.
People can borrow gay people, gipsies and Muslims for an hour and talk to them about t...
HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2005: A Rookie's Perspective Part Two
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 7, 2005
...ic Apricot are making a spoof "rockumentary" about a fictional jam band. Think of all the stereotypes available! Well, they filmed some footage for the eventual movie. The only problem with ...
Tourist stories
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 29, 2005
...s in my life but nothing has made me laugh this hard.
One example...
"Now, excuse me for the stereotypes that I am about to perpetuate, but as a tourist, you realize that stereotypes exist for ...
Cargo - The Men's Shopping Magazine
in Businesspundit, on April 8, 2004
...e obviously targets younger men, who aren't as caught up in the "guys don't shop" stereotypes. But even more important, it really targets people like me who would like to dress well ...
Battle of the Sexes
in The Online Universities Weblog, on March 8, 2004
... one woman does the same. Lack of suitable female role models, schools promulgating outmoded gender stereotypes, lack of access to computer equipment at school, lack of parental encouragement, playing...
the seat next to you ...
in TJ's Weblog, on February 2, 2004
...This nice article is playing with the stereotypes of aicraft passengers. Very enriching :-)...
I am not a hard worker
in Businesspundit, on January 30, 2004
...except to make your boss happy, I would encourage you to take a stand. Don't get hung up in the stereotypes of the American workplace. Work-life balance is important. Taking care of things in your...
For-Profit Colleges Serve Working Adults Well
in The Universities Weblog, on January 13, 2004
...s, small budgets and questionable reputations. Boy was I wrong.
For-profit schools have shed those stereotypes and now compete quite well with "traditional" colleges and universities. By ca...