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Introduction to the Theory: There are various issues that plague society and hinder the holistic growth of mankind. The various isms be it nepotism, narcissism, colorism, racism and others amongst these; are at the root of the problems that create a divide in society and a rift that affects the hearts and daily lives of American citizens abroad. These influences and disturbances that follow these issues lead one to infer that problems are the catalyst for the solutions needed to heal the world. The need for incorporating solutions based upon present problems that plague society, is critical. Social problems symbolize the need to encompass moral, principle, virtue and ethics back into everyday living in order to prevent history from repeating itself and further means of separatism in the world. 3 2 2

What concept is most used???

We learn to be racial. It's not something we are born with. We enter in this world with a love and understanding for everyone. That is fact. But through our relationships, and the environment in which we live we either are taught or see by example that a perfect world this is not, that certain people are deemed not worthy to be equal even though there is no other evidence of this other then what "others" say. Profiling has this definition from Dictionary.com: "The use of personal characteristics or behavior patterns to make generalizations about a person, as in gender profiling

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Relative Influence and how it effects Society

\Influence is often times one of the more powerful means of persuasion in society. Due to societys real time and modern instant access to information and updates because of technology; millennialism has been defined by the ability to research anything within the palm of your hand. Social media, television, and other means of integrated marketing now have an influence of every social, religious, academic, and mental aspect of this generations life. A perfect example would be the relevant influence of these entities in the lives of millenials and their decisions making processes, even in reference to addressing racial stereotypes as a social movement. Gracie was the title of a progressive Cheerios commercial advertisement that has caused its fair share of controversy and social action amongst the millennial generation. The previous ad featuring the fictional family, which includes a black dad, white mom and their little girl, sparked a slew of racist comments online in May, but those hateful remarks were followed by an outpouring of support.

Yeah, I had gay friends. The first thing I realized was that everybody's different, and it becomes obvious that all of the gay stereotypes are ridiculous. Bruce Springsteen

When does it start?!?!

We all experience racial profiling differently, depending on our own nationality. As a white woman, I have not walked in the shoes of a black woman, or any other minority in this country, but I have seen injustice being done and can easily see how racial profiling can be so emotionally charged. We all have every right to be treated equal and as a country have come a long way in the last fifty years, why? Because people started to relate on a personal level to others discrimination and things changed .....and so it will continue.

How are all men created equal when disheartening situations like this occur
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Literature Review
The presentation of information that supports the presence of racial stereotypes amongst present society which is consumed by a majority of millennial individuals is essential in supporting my case for the need of a social movement. According to research by Shayla Nunnally, research on racial stereotypes recognizes the importance of negative racial stereotype, (2009, p. 252). Her research was conducted on undergraduate students about racial groups. Its purpose was to highlight how racial stereotypes affect generations of undergraduates. The information served the purpose to highlight even amongst people of color they not only view and see racism as millennials, but may also be participants in it. The purpose of this research is to highlight the need for a social movement to combat racism. My approach is from a stance of America as a whole, and not a particular racial group. Traditionally, African-Americans are victimized and racially stereotyped, but in this researched they are classed with millennials because as a millennial there is no racial divide but a classism based upon an age group/demographic that you were born into. The tradition of African-Americans being stereotyped and discriminated against is a forerunning historical cause of some of todays problems, and it helps identify the current problem which is the need to develop a social movement amongst millennial people that will assist in preventing racial stereotyping.

Recommendations: With all the presented information the most important factor in my progressives strides to highlight how to take action in banishing racial stereotypes are my recommendations. My recommendations are as follow: Social MovementThroughout the nation there are various social movements, state, national and local agendas that target ending or addressing racism. Each movement has its on focus be it lobbying, fundraising to alleviate racial socioeconomic problems, educating, advocating or defending. The many social agendas, group and organizations though fighting for the same cause have their own venues and outlets of doing so. Though this is not a negative factor, it hinders the over al advancement. As a part of my recommendations to assist millenials in banning racial stereotypes, I suggest that all organizations and social movements align under one national agenda. This does not means the organizations do not have to serve their own purpose or become one entity. It simply means that organizations need to choose on an annual or bi-annual basis the issues that they will address as a united front. One agenda throughout social movements can produce better results. Division of these agendas have also caused turmoil, so it is important to get a united front back, especially as united as the Civil Rights Movement. The civil rights movement seems to have been hijacked. You have Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. ... I would agree that the (leadership) seems more opportunistic. You also have the civil rights movement supporting abortion or homosexuality, things that King, I believe, would use his voice against, (Gallop, 2013). This was a quote from Gregory Poulos, 61, chairman of Americas Party of Florida. The separatism of national and organizational agendas has been noted and has left some citizens salty. For example, if all organizations that millennials are a part of chose to support the White House and its initiatives on Civil Rights as a joint effort this would be ground breaking. The amount of resources between the government as well as public support and buy-in from these organizations could truly penetrate hearts and minds because of its collective influence. With this criterion of the millennial generation on one national agenda, there can be more centralized efforts, better-documented results, a stronger force and support on a national basis. 4

Is it needed?

Pellentesque:
First of all, there is a definite distinction between profiling and a description of a particular suspect. Profiling refers to a GENERAL description of a particular type of offender. When describing a particular suspect, the description is a SPECIFIC description of a particular person.

Consectetuer:
The media has a lot of power to endorse stereotypes because they get information that we don't' have, so we tend to believe them"

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As an IndividualIndividuals must simply begin to change their way of thinking! Individuals must limit the norms and unfair social though processes in order to begin being the change the nation needs to see as millenials. Change starts with the mind. After a change in the though process action must be taken. For the individual, action is the most important recommendation. Get active in something that breaks the norms of the racial barrier. Step outside of your comfort zone. For example, a white male millennial joining a black fraternity would be welcomed with open arms and get to consume himself in a different culture and learn the culture in order to not stereotype it. An HBCU student, joining a council that seeks to assist Hispanic American students enter college or receive college scholarships is breaking the barrier and places the individual in a different demographic; this would be perfect because of information provided by Ron Bernnee that said In Florida, a new ethnic-based educational policy is in place that sets lower achievement goals for Hispanics and African Americanstraditionally lower achieving groups, (2012). You are now helping the people you have stereotyped or that society has stereotyped. People fear what they do not understand, but taking action to understand it can limit or eradicate these problems. People would not racially stereotype what they understand; they only do it out of fear or ignorance.

Millennials taking action as individuals can open the door to new social developments and efforts on race. If every millennial would individually seek to participate with a race he or she has stereotyped and educate them on that race, they will eventually come across self-enlightenment and selfeducation that proves they were wrong. Sometimes you are your own teacher and you can teach yourself as individuals to not stereotype if you so choose. With that being said, my recommendation is that millennial as individuals engage in self-education and participation with another race or group that they have stereotype in order to truly learn about what you do not understand According to Joshua Aronson, Everyone is vulnerable to stereotype threat, (2004). Aronson wrote his article to inform readers on how racial stereotypes are hindering the younger millennial generation in the field of education. The articles over all purpose and desired result is to close the achievement gap, we must address negative stereotypes that suppress student achievement, (Aronson, 2004). Aronson cited excellent research information and date to support the need to limit and end these stereotypes: During the last decade, I have studied how people cope with unflattering stereotypes about their groups, focusing on those stereotypes that allege intellectual inferiority and on the students who have to deal with those stereotypes. Fellow researcher Claude Steele and I named this predicament stereotype threat. We have found that stereotype threat and the responses it elicits can play a powerful role in the relatively poor achievement of certain studentsAfrican Americans, Latinos, and girls in math-oriented domains. We have found that understanding stereotype threat has the potential to help educators narrow persistent achievement gaps, (2004). 5

Conclusion
The purpose of this blog was to highlight what specific actions Millennial Americans can take to banish Racial Stereotypes as a social movement or as individuals. This was done through the presentation of informative scholarly research that highlights these issues in the confines of the problem solving process while supporting my recommendations for solutions through the development of criterion. I also made note of the advantages and disadvantages that are associated with my solutions.

References
Bernee, R. (2010, December 10). Ethnic Stereotypes In Schools: We Are All Part Of The Problem. Retrieved February 23, 2014, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/10/ethnicstereotypes-in-schools_n_2272873.html Cheerios interracial family returns for Super Bowl Commercial. (2014). Associated Press. Retrieved from http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/cheerios-interracial-family-returns-super-bowl-adarticle-1.1595686 Gallop, J. D. (2013, August 28). For many, King's speech reset views of race. Retrieved February 23, 2014, from http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/27/march-on-washingtonchange/2711357/ Goyette, Brandon. (2013). Cheerios Commercial Featuring Mixed Race Family Gets Racist Backlash. Huffington Post. Web. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/31/cheerioscommercial-racist-backlash_n_3363507.html