Why is there this stereotype about Indian girls?

Question

I keep noticying that Indian girls always get looked as 'quiet, shy, long hair, darkish skin tone'. And that's not true at all!

I'm Indian born and raised in the US. I go out and party, have fun, and even have a tattoo. I wish people would understand that times are changing and Indian girls aren't like that anymore. They're beautiful, smart and don't talk with an accent! So why is this stereotype still existing?

Answer 1

I went to a high school where Asians (Indians, Chinese, Phillipino, Vietnamese, Muslim) were the majority and while some of the Indians fit that stereotype- quiet, shy, nerdy, long hair- there were many that were social and outgoing.  We had international festivals where cultures could do something to represent their cultures on stage, and the Indian performances were always the funnest, loudest, and upbeat and best dancing ones. I dont have that stereotype of Indians but I'm sure others do because of media and maybe most of the Indians they interacted with followed that stereotype. Just remember that every race, or ethnic group has negative stereotypes attributed to them. Its not a big deal.

Answer 2

hmm, I never thought of them like that. Because holywood always makes Indians out to be funny, partiers who work office jobs and have great money. So thats how I view them. They all have great jobs, went to college, and eat veterinarian dishes, lol. No I really don't feel that way, but that's what I think the American stereotype is for Indian Women.

But hey white Americans are stereotyped too. They think of me as Racist, spoiled, s****., Republican war-starting idiot with no since of cultural history. but I'm not any of those things. Like all these posts are saying, EVERYONE is pre-judged. Heck, even my dog s! Really, I wasn't allowed to live in an apartment with her because she's a pit bull. She would never hurt a fly, yet they pre-judge her because of her ancestors.

I hate stereotypes.

Answer 3

Is that such a horrible stereotype? I wish more Indian girls really were like that. Mostly they are drama queens who complain about stuff like... umm... being stereotyped with positive qualities.

Answer 4

There are stereotypes for every kind of foreigner, be it Indian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, African, Aboriginal, etc, male or female. That's just the way things are. I am a male Asian American with no accent. I don't speak Chinese, I don't know what the customs are, I don't even follow the same philosophy (I'm not even good at math!), but in the end, I'm still associated with those aspects. Sooner or later, people are going to realize that these stereotypes really don't apply anymore, and if they keep viewing us through that filter, they'll never see who we really are.

I think there is still a considerable number of people who view us as if we are the same as our parents. My parents are both Chinese, born and raised in China. Growing up, I was raised between two cultures, and it confused the **** out of me with my family pressing me to be Chinese and pretty much everyone around me at school pressed me to be American. Even today, I'm stuck between the two, not knowing how to really behave in either one. If people view me as American, it doesn't really fit me well. If they view me as Chinese, it doesn't work either. I don't know for sure if anyone else has a similar problem, but I made do with what I know and I've been quite successful. The stereotypes you're experiencing are common and probably most people don't fit into them at all; perhaps that will provide you with some solace.

Answer 5

I never heard that stereotype. I usually noted them as ashamed of who they are and trying to find an identity in the good ol' U.S. of A. Really putting in great efforts to "fit."

not a good way to break a stereotype.

by the way, "himynameis," "muslim" is NOT a race. duuuhhh

Answer 6

Most every stereotype is based in truth, and those who break that norm are the reason stereotypes are bias.

Answer 7

Every nationality is stereotyped. People will never be able to look at a person without first judging them, unfortunately. Maybe your values and beliefs are different from that of someone with your nationality born and raised in India? Your parents raised you in an American culture, and most likely let you make your own choices. You are American. So techinically, you personally do not fit into the stereotype anyways.

Answer 8

Do you mean India girls? Or Native American?

Stereotyping is popular among Europeans.

Thats my remark for the tourquios and spirit animals crack.

Fact is just do what you want ,someone doesn't like the way you are ***k em.There are too many people that leave color and race at the door to worrie about the small minded.

Answer 9

No Juliette, they wear turquoise jewelry and braid there hair, ride horses and worship spirit animals. Jk

Answer 10

Because you are not the norm, doesn't mean it isn't there anymore.

Answer 11

because theres so many indian girls that fit that stereotype.