Question

Research and identify five stereotypes that foreigners typically hold about Americans. Why do you think they might hold these stereotypes?

Answer 1

The 5 different stereotypes that foreigners typically hold about Americans are:

• Americans are optimistic
• Americans are generous
• Americans are obsessed with guns
• Americans are not intelligent
• Americans are Obese

The people around the world hold these stereotypes because of what they see and read in the media. The Media has always targeted these things related to the United States and they only show people who come under these categories in their media content. The American movies show that the people are very optimistic and hardworking. The Americans make it public when they are involved in charity and people see that in the media as well. The Americans are not Engineers and Doctors and they are involved in small businesses. The shooting that happens in the country is very often in the media and it has created a sense of insecurity among the people worldwide. The fast-food culture started in the United States and the people are addicted to Pizza and soda. This is one of the main reasons for obesity. So these are some of the facts that make people hold these stereotypes of the Americans.