A: I think the black and white show reinforces racial stereotypes because it seem to me that the white family don't seem to understand how to communicate well with the black family. The white woman called the black woman the "B" word and I think to me is that the "b" word shouldn't be used regardless what race you are. I think its common thing were you can't use a certain words just out in the open just because you feel like it okay to say it. Some of the stereotypes aren't true. Like Bruno, the white man, he thought it was okay to say the N word. Its not okay to say it because its such a powerful word. Also, when Bruno say that they should lock they're doors because he thinks that the black people would come and steal their stuff. I could tell he was joking about it while he was laughing to himself. I thought it was kind of harsh how he said it. I don't think that black people steal at all. I mean, I know for the majority of people, its not necessarily true.
Q:Why do you think people continue to categorize themselves and each other into social categories?
A: I think that people wanted themselves to be recognized how different things are in their own social life. Like say for example, when people starting wearing Hollister clothing, some white people say that they "claim" or were the first person to wear it. Then other people like myself thinks that its just a brand and anyone can wear it regardless of there race. People want to categorize themselves because they want to be known in a certain group.
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So, in response to the first question, you are basically saying that the show ultimately resists stereotypes because the show is demonstrating that it is not okay to call african americans the "b" or "n" words. Since the African Americans on the show become offended when Bruno and Carmen think it's okay to use these words, the show seems to argue that the language is just a stereotype. Am I hearing you right?
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