Why do humans judge others by looks?

07-03-2018, 05:46 PM

Ideology Wrote: It's a combination of ignorant prejudice and existing facts that are sadly intertwined together giving a muddy result.

Allow me to explain: With every race, ethnicity, sex, weight, and every other characteristic possibly conceivable, there is a certain way people will view the human being. This is either due to past experience with a certain large group of individuals who matched the characteristic, or with the overall actions that a majority of people within the group of characteristics commit.

Here's an example: I'm Hispanic. If you looked at the rates of which Hispanics/Latinos commit crimes, statistically speaking you should be afraid of me. But I as an INDIVIDUAL do not follow such statistics. So why is it I must face people and their assumptions? Because when a certain amount of people with a certain characteristic do the same thing over and over again, it becomes less about being racist and sexist, and more about just accepting the facts.

So what must be done? First, the individuals within these groups have to realize what the stereotypes are. Instead of complaining saying, "Oh that's not fair, I'm not like that you racist ect." they have to live individually for themselves. There will then come a point where the stereotype will disappear and to treat someone a certain way will be based on the individual actions and thoughts he/she has, not the characteristics he holds.

Very well put, as always. Thanks for taking the time Ideology. I agree with every part of that.