How do you deal with stereotypes from foreigners? Can positive stereotypes offend?

[Mezhgan]

Re: How do you deal with stereotypes from foreigners? Can positive stereotypes offend

@shaasavera

Thanks for the insight. I didn’t think of it that way but you definitely are right. I appreciated your comments in the other thread. ***As someone of afghani background do you ever come across any stereotypes ? Afghanistan has some absolutely amazing shrines and monuments. Not to mention the mountainous landscape and the famous rugs. ***
I think stereotypes are often used as shortcuts and can be limiting. There are lot of things outsiders don’t know about.

I’ve come across some stereotypes about Afghani women, particularly of the sensationalised variety that was splashed all over the news and other media post-9/11. I’m not terribly bothered by it though as most people simply repeat what they hear on the news, which in reference to Afghanistan is usually rather limited, and don’t know any better. Personally, I think it’s rather unfair to hold people accountable for things that they’ve never been exposed to and may not know.