Having moved to the southeast United States some years ago, I had to become accustomed to the typical, cultural differences. One of the easier ones is the prolific use of the “Ya’ll” in the regional dialect. I’ve always just said “You all”, but in the southeast, “Ya’ll” is a verbless […]
Stereotypes: Acknowledgement doesn’t mean acquiescence
We all have stereotypes ingrained in us. Some were learned from our parents while growing up. Some were developed based upon our experiences with others. Merriam-Webster defines a stereotype as “standardized mental picture” that people have, which derives from one’s “oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment.” Before you zero […]