Class Discussion (Black/White)

The class discussion got pretty in depth on Wednesday about racism and stereotypes.  I feel that stereotyping is a huge part of the world today and I don't agree with it.  Everyone will have their beliefs about there own race along with other races.  In class everyone seemed to be saying that Native Americans are seen as alcoholics and white people aren't really seen in that way.  I feel like this was because since there are so many Caucasian people, when you come across a group of drunk white people it doesn't seem to relate to that many people; but when you see a group of Native Americans drunk, people relate it to their race because the lower number of people representing their race in this area.  I realize that is worded in a confusing way, but I'm not sure how to explain what I'm trying to say.  For example, if there were a group of ten drunk white people and group a ten drunk Native Americans, statistically by percentage of the actual number of people in that race it feel like there are more drunk Indians as compared to white people.  I'm sure this is one of the ways some people see it, but I honestly don't think that way at all.  I have come across several great white, black, and Indian people and several not so good white, black, and Indian people.  Stereotyping is overrated and equalization between race and gender are gone and done with so we should do away with all racism or sexism in society.  Everyone is a person and deserves the same rights, advantages, and opportunities.  It's time for people to grow up and embrace the differences in individuals, whether it be personality, gender, or race.