Impact Of Stereotyping On Aboriginals

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The Impact of Stereotyping on Aboriginals First of all, what are Aboriginal stereotypes? Aboriginal stereotypes are the negative depictions of the First peoples prior to Columbus. Also, the stereotypes served as an imprint on society as to what an Aboriginal First Nation is ‘supposed’ to look like. Some examples of these stereotypes are; Still live in Igloos or Tipi; The Indian Princess; the noble savage; the Native Warrior; the drunk; the wise elder; and etc. The list goes on and on. Even though, a couple of these terms might have been true back in the day like the igloos or tipi’s. Of course, a lot of Aboriginals do still use the cultural shelters but mainly for ceremonies and a place for praying. That’s another conversation for another