Have you ever wondered where stereotypes come from? What if they are actually in some cases, in modern times, generated from misrepresentation on the internet. Blackmon has suggested that when you look on the internet, you will see some of the more popular representations but it often is not the only group that exists. The other groups aren't given a space to express themselves however. And as a result of this, no one sees these groups.
This leads to stereotypes being formed. Blackmon uses the stereotype of young african-american males being associated with rap. Had there been more website that were used associated with education or poetry, that stereotype would not necessarily exist.
Just imagine what could happen to our world society and culture if we were to start taking down these walls. We could have that much more equality, no judgement, just objective observation of skills.
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