Wednesday 18 September 2013

Dyer's theory

Dyer's theory could apply to lots of different groups of people.

  1. Teenagers - We always get very bad reviews in the press,  with some teens creating the stereotype that all of them wear hoods, carry guns and are in a gang
  2. Foreigners - We assume all foreigners come into the country to take our money and jobs, when in fact they are usually hardworking and friendly, and usually take the jobs that we wouldn't want to do eg car washing
  3. Black Adults - Many think all black males have an asbo, carry a knife and father 5 children at the age of 18. 

These stereotypes are stirred by the media, and therefore we come to think that many of these people do in fact fit the stereotype when they usually don't.