The Warring States of NPF - View Single Post - Are Stereotypes/Cultural Standing Circumstance Or Choice?

Azisien · 03-22-2010, 10:59 AM

Given the reasonably heavy siding with nurture (50-90% depending on who you ask?), well....

To some extent, inevitably, people will be a reflection of the system they were brought up in. No one is an exception. There's lots of heterogeneity yes. So to some extent, stereotypes/cultural standing can be circumstance. What does this have to do with stereotypes by the way?

For many there is also a choice factor. Some people make literally stupid choices, unconsciously or consciously. This is why we need a strong, supportive education system. It can mitigate horrible choices earlier in life, especially if it's available to everyone.

03-22-2010, 10:59 AM	#2
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	Given the reasonably heavy siding with nurture (50-90% depending on who you ask?), well.... To some extent, inevitably, people will be a reflection of the system they were brought up in. No one is an exception. There's lots of heterogeneity yes. So to some extent, stereotypes/cultural standing can be circumstance. What does this have to do with stereotypes by the way? For many there is also a choice factor. Some people make literally stupid choices, unconsciously or consciously. This is why we need a strong, supportive education system. It can mitigate horrible choices earlier in life, especially if it's available to everyone.