Stereotypes of races and ethnicities

Definition of ethnicity:

1. Ethnic traits, background, allegiance or association.

2. An ethnic group: Representitives of several ethnicities were present.

Common negative stereotypes of the following races:

Black people:

- criminals

- scary/intimidating/violent 

- on welfare/needs help by the government 

- stupid/dumb/uneducated

- overly sexual 

- living in the slums 

- carries weapons

- drug users 

White people:

- moist 

- chavs/pikey

- dumb blondes

- sluts

- greedy

- tight

Asian people: 

- stingy

- no shame

- ignorant

- smells

- can't speak English properly 

- funny accents

Gypsies: 

- chavvy

- thieves

- lacking in education 

- not smartly dresses (tracksuits/vests/jeans)

- fun fairs 

Polish people: 

- cheap labour 

- poor 

- young families 

- owns kebab, chicken and pizza shops/restaurants 

- takes our jobs away from the White English (builders/cleaners) 

Common positive stereotypes of the following races:

Black people: 

- good at sport (fast at running)

- good dancers

- rappers

White people:

- businessmen 

- posh/well spoken 

- educated 

Asian people: 

- clever 

- polite

- doctors

- owns a small business (newsagents/fast food) 

- mathematicians 

Gypsies: 

- love life 

- big party 

Polish people: 

- organised (arrving on time to work)

- clean