Alex Marinov Alex Marinov

Stereotypes … and what to do with them. Stereotypes … and what to do with them.

Mexican StereotypesMexican Stereotypes(SFSU RAZA Studies – Bronze Screen - Hollywood)(SFSU RAZA Studies – Bronze Screen - Hollywood)

Riding a bicycleRiding a bicycle IllegalIllegal Landscaping workLandscaping work MoustacheMoustache Big HatBig Hat Can't speak EnglishCan't speak English ThiefsThiefs Drive ticked out carsDrive ticked out cars

Why do we stereotype?Why do we stereotype?

Known = SecureKnown = Secure Unknown = InsecureUnknown = Insecure Made Up = Feel GoodMade Up = Feel Good

Make stuff up to feel safeMake stuff up to feel safe

Thoughts Create RealityThoughts Create Reality

Because everyone’s reality is different…Because everyone’s reality is different…

we are subject to different stereotypeswe are subject to different stereotypes

Stereotyping prevents us from Stereotyping prevents us from

seeing the Big Pictureseeing the Big Picture

We can’t always read their mindsWe can’t always read their minds

It’s important to pick the right peopleIt’s important to pick the right people

If we want to win friends…If we want to win friends…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

……and influence peopleand influence people

Learn to deal with stereotypes Learn to deal with stereotypes

- 3 Step Solution -

1. Make them up2. Admit you’re making them up3. Drop them immediately

Thank You!Thank You!