Writing activity

Answer these questions. Include your opinion, at least 2 reasons and examples to support
your opinions.

Example:

What is a common stereotype made about mothers? Do you agree with it?

I believe that a common stereotype made about mothers is that they always have to be
fine and willing to help others.

I strongly disagree with this assumption because a woman who has become a mother is
not only a mom. That woman is also a person with her own needs. For example, that
woman has a lot of emotions, fears, and most of all tiredness. Thus, it is impossible to think
that she will be all the time ok and full of energy to take care of everyone else in the family.

In addition, women nowadays have many responsibilities, such as studying, working,

cleaning the house, just to mention some of their tasks. Considering this, it is very
important that they time for themselves and it is totally right if they are not fine and
willing to help others some day.

1. What is a common stereotype made about Chileans? Do you agree with it?
2. Do you think movies and series shape our perceptions about people of different
races? Why or why not?
3. What is a common stereotype Chileans have about other cultures? Why do you
think this is a stereotype?
4. Do you think stereotypes can ever be funny or are they always offensive?