-->"Stereotype- beliefs about personal attributes of the members of a particular social category. A set of cognitives that specify personal qualities, especially personality traits, of members of an ethnic group. An exaggerated belief associated with a category." (notes from Race&Ethnicity)
So if you assumed he meant thug, and was able to size him up, then you do have a definition of a stereotypical asian... well.. at least of a "thug". It's ok.. i do too. I go to UCI.. i see em. And i often associate them with fixed up cars (as most of them drive em), thus making them "Racers" =P I think i've been reading my notes too much. See how much crap you can pull out of your @$$ when you take classes like Race&Ethnicity?? Time to freak out.. gonna try your osmosis approach..
Wish me luck...gnite!
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