AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In many films, Jamaicans are shown to be incredibly aggressive and violent, often running gangs, breaking the law or generally being unruly and antisocial (Batson-Savage, 2010). These stereotypes are exaggerated when there is a character speaking patois and wearing Jamaican colors and dreadlocks.

Detailed explanation-2: -Here are some examples of stereotypes to help you become more aware of them in your day-to-day life, and to avoid them. Girls are more docile and want to please others. Boys are not as good at listening to instructions and are less attentive. Girls will sometimes sulk too long over next to nothing.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Jamaica known for? Jamaica is known to be the birthplace of reggae, Bob Marley, world’s fastest sprinters, Blue Mountain coffee, Red Stripe beer, Jamaican rum, beautiful beaches, jerk dishes, luxurious all-inclusive resorts and majestic waterfalls.

Detailed explanation-4: -Everyone is a Rastafarian. According to the most recent census, less than one percent of the 2.7 million people living in Jamaica identify as Rastafarian. The leading religion affiliations are: Church of God (24%), Seventh-day Adventist (11%), Pentecostal (10%) and Baptist (7%).