The "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison, published in 1952, describes the life of an African-American man made invisible by the cultural lenses of society. ... To support this claim, Ralph Ellison, the author, described the protagonist of the novel as a man wrought invisible by the people around him. The novel has the title "Invisible Man" for the exact same purpose in which it represents. ... I'm no white man. ... This symbolizes the black stereotype, that of a slave who ideally serves a white master awaiting material rewards. ...

• Word Count: 1723
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• Grade Level: High School

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...

• Word Count: 1967
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Introduction Stereotypes, can't live with them can't live without them. Stereotypes are a big problem in our society. ... "Before the civil rights movement, African Americans were virtually invisible and the roles that were available depicted them as lazy and unintelligent, images intended to entertain a white audience. ... How about we switch the young man's race to Asian, the meme wouldn't be so funny. ... Stereotypes are creating problems in kids. ...

• Word Count: 1377
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• Grade Level: High School

Much like Canadian theatre however, there was a time when a black man in any role, be it servant or slave, was virtually unheard of. ... Sam Lucas became the first black man to be cast in a leading role as a tom, and in 1927, Universal Pictures signed James B. ... At the films conclusion, the white men of the invisible empire' ride in to save the day and restore white supremacy in the South. ... It was created almost entirely by one Black man- Melvin Van Peebles. ... What Sweet Sweetback Baadassss Song did was interpret Black Stereotypes differently. ...

• Word Count: 1420
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School

When an African American Man is hurt as a "black Man" there is instant support but when that same "black man" is hurt because he is gay he is left to lick his wounds until there is a safe place to hide. It is hard enough for an African America man to be looked on by the educated world as multi-dimensional and not a flat stereotype, why then add the burden. ... The main obstacle of African American Gay men is the success they have is in being invisible. But the process of being invisible robs them of knowing themselves and each other. ... Comments like "homosexuality is a sin". " With all th...

• Word Count: 1889
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 1453
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School