stereotypes

"Homeland" has been working hard to respond to criticism of its portrayal of Muslims.

How a Muslim lawyer and critic of Showtime’s 'Homeland' became a consultant for the show

The TV show has been criticized for stereotyping Muslims as terrorists. But in season six, the show is striving for a much more nuanced portrayal.

How a Muslim lawyer and critic of Showtime’s 'Homeland' became a consultant for the show
Chinese gather near Baiyun Temple in Beijing to pray for good fortune on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year

A Chinese American author explores the East-West culture gap

A Chinese American author explores the East-West culture gap
Ekk Sisavatdy, left, helps an incoming freshman at Highline College in Burien, Washington, as part of a program that assists Asian American and Pacific Islander students.

Asian American students push to reveal what the 'model minority' myth hides

Asian American students push to reveal what the 'model minority' myth hides
A student at the chalkboard

Decades before they choose a career, girls think being 'really, really smart' is for boys

Decades before they choose a career, girls think being 'really, really smart' is for boys
Sumaiya Mahee

I am Muslim and from Bangladesh. That does not mean that I am a terrorist.

I am Muslim and from Bangladesh. That does not mean that I am a terrorist.
Eighth grade teachers and students at the Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Here's what eighth graders can teach us about perpetuating stereotypes

Many students from immigrant families go to diverse schools. But diversity itself doesn't guarantee understanding. Self-segregation and stereotypes persist, even in communities that pride themselves on their multiculturalism. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, middle-school teachers build empathy among classmates by teaching "the danger of a single story."

Here's what eighth graders can teach us about perpetuating stereotypes
Children at a school picnic.

Primary school isn't too soon to start breaking stereotypes. It's the best time.

Stereotypes are so pervasive that studies show people can fall victim to them even when they're watching young children play. That's why one researcher says it's never too early to start teaching kids, especially in schools, that racial biases aren't correct. In fact, the earlier they learn, the better they learn.

Primary school isn't too soon to start breaking stereotypes. It's the best time.
Lebanese satirist Karl Sharro (known by his blog Karl reMarks) created this fictitious poll about what is most appropriate for American to wear in public. It was his response to a University of Michigan survey that asked  people in seven countries with Mu

What should women wear in public? That depends on how you ask

A new survey asked for opinions about how women should dress in public in the Middle East. The choices included images of women wearing different kinds of head coverings. The results and approach have been widely criticized. So Lebanese satirist Karl Sharro decided to do his own "survey" on what American women should wear.

What should women wear in public? That depends on how you ask