In the novel, "Invisible Man," by Ralph Ellison, the main character, "Invisible Man" (IM), is nameless, invisible, and is thrown into many challenging social situations as a result of his race. Invisible Man captures and addresses the many struggles facing African Americans through IM at a time when blacks were perceived as greedy, emotionless and less intelligent than whites. ... They are an invisible component. ... " The fact that IM did not notice the cast iron bank earlier suggests that he realizes he is very similar to the bank and its racial stereotype. ... Thus, IM implie...

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Another classification which is subject to much discrimination, due partially preformed stereotypical ideas, are ethnic groups. ... An example of an ethnic stereotype would be how one believes all Jews are spend thrifts or cheap. ... Although stereotypes contribute largely to discrimination, it all goes back to the idea of inequality between the majority and the minority. ... The Henslin reading, "Invisible Man", tells of an African American man who slightly changes his personal criteria from Princeton graduate to a sophomore at Tufts University, and he then goes about apply...

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In my opinion, that white man deserved to be thought upon in that way. ... Can't we just all get along without making assumptions and stereotypes of others? ... Racism and stereotypes seem to have the tendency to decrease as African Americans way of life gets better. ... Would they be cut off from lack of racism and stereotypes? ... It has torn this country apart, and the aftermath of this invisible enemy will be devastating if something is not done to stop it. ...

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To my surprise the owner rejected this mans request, and actually suggested that he should go to the bank. As it was a Sunday and the banks were closed, the man of African American descent became very agitated with this comment. ... This experience was shocking to me as it definitely pertains to a feature in my invisible knapsack as Peggy Mcintosh describes. ... This bothers me a great deal as I realize that my dad is victim to the stereotypes that most people hold in regard to homosexuals. ... All my neighbors would have been white, and I would have been classified and stereotyped just ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate