Stereotype in media representation of the otherSpanish/Latino immigrants and British immigrants in Spain It‟s possible.” “The British Foreign Office estimates that there are over 700.000 UK citizens living in Spain. there are well over 200.” .” “Officially.000 foreign residents in Andalucia – most of them British. rural Andalucia is looking increasingly attractive.” “An expatriate comments: “England just is not English any more. however.“British Immigrants Swamping Spanish Villages” Excerpts from the article : “A report in “The Observer” considered the impact on small Spanish towns and villages of the large numbers of Britons who have been moving in. With high property prices in Spain‟s beach resorts. these figures greatly underestimate the numbers of British in the region because they include only the people who have registered with the Spanish Police. ” • “In other areas. opening shops and exhibitions and organising concerts. Once empty classrooms are full again – with school registers showing one quarter of the pupils started life in the UK. social tensions.“British Immigrants Swamping Spanish Villages” Excerpts from the article Pro and Against Britons • “In some areas. the newcomers have been welcomed for bringing life to agricultural communities that had been devoid of young people and economic activity. and Arboleas – three hours into the mountains – British pupils have re-invigorated the communities.” .” • “The British arrivals have also reinvigorated the cultural lives of the villages. anger and pressure on space and resources have been more obvious.” • “Tensions have surfaced over land between British residents too.” • “In the villages of Comares. many built illegally. 50 miles northeast of Malaga.” • “In one La Vinuela village a group of five British families angered Spanish neighbors by drinking.co.uk/) . “The British are not welcome any more.theobserver. the population has risen dramatically. brawling and swearing in the streets.” (http://www. Hundreds of new houses. Another local described how the fiesta had been overrun by “British men in their fifties getting plastered”.“British Immigrants Swamping Spanish Villages” Excerpts from the article • “In La Vinuela valley.” said a local. are set on the hills above a beautiful lake. Some of the British arrivals show no interest in integrating. Some have been constructed with little respect for the environment. Gangs. Pollution. Mules. Chicken. Ponchos. Markets. . Chips-n-dip. Limited variety of food. What is a stereotype? The term has been associated with such concepts as "myth". Welfare. Sombrero. Farmers. This makes the concept of stereotyping as a negative and limiting definition of a certain object. “ • “A high school research project on stereotyping and discrimination published online has these terms associated with the stereotype of a Hispanic American: Taco. Lots of children. Field Workers. Poverty.“Stereotype of a Hispanic American” Parts from the article: • “Stereotyping is a common enough occurrence that despite its negative effects it continue to exist in our society. Tequila. person or group. Migrant workers. It is also slangily referred to as a "pigeonhole". "generalizations". Illegal aliens. Cameros. "preconceived notions" or "impressions". Cactus. which in this case the Hispanic Americans.” Majority of these terms present a dim view on Hispanic Americans. they are portrayed as lazy. Whether it's the "greaser". came to be applied to other ethnic groups. TV actors.” “On a more contemporary note. however. "Greaser". or violent. They are typically cast in crime shows for some reason. there are numerous address broker sites (as they are called) offering dates with Latino women. there are complaints that Hollywood does not have enough Latino movie stars. On the web. “ (Parts from the article “Stereotype of a Hispanic American”) . but originated with the use of Mexicans to grease wagon train wheels. Most of these stereotypes go back to the War with Mexico. "bandito". but much of that comedy may unintentionally reinforce stereotypes. thieving. There's also an Anglo tendency to exoticize Latino sexuality. There's a good number of Latino comedians. for example. immoral. shiftless. sitcom or soap opera stars. or "macho" stereotype. lawless.Negative stereotypes about Latinos: “American culture is replete with negative stereotypes about Latinos. Office culture keeps many chained to their desk because it is frowned upon to leave before the boss. say. which can mean people do not leave the work place until 7pm. Part-time working is rare.Spanish stereotypes Excepts from the article: • “It is a long-held stereotype.” • “The problem is what people do when they get to work. aren't they? No. the Dutch or Germans.uk/) .co. rigid. but improves when companies relax old-fashioned. Productivity is poor. Spaniards – as southern Europeans – are lazy. “ (http://www. working hours. as most workers leap out of bed at about 6am. fanned recently by northern European suspicions about debt-laden Greece and Portugal. Figures for hours worked show Spaniards keep their nose to the grindstone every day far longer than. siesta-taking knock-off-early types. and some firms still have twohour lunch breaks. • Keeping up with the schedule reduces hours for sleeping. with 41% missing their daily objectives.guardian. The real problem Spaniards have with their working hours is the damage done to family life. which allows police to investigate and detain anyone they have "reasonable suspicion" to believe may be undocumented.Alabama Hispanics: life under new immigration law – in pictures • Hispanic families in Alabama adapt to life under immigration law HB56. . . • I must be a lover of bullfights and bullfighter. • I do not speak English (just spanish) and think: "if they come to Spain they must speak spanish!!" • I take at least 3 hours daily siesta. • A person who is thinking about parties and going out with friends all the time. so I am: • Very lazy! I don't really like the idea of working hard. • I don't say "hehehehe".The Spanish Stereotypes I'm Spanish. just improvising. but just "jejejeje". (http://www. • I must be very unpunctual.palermoerasmuslife. • I am a very good dancer of flamenco. • I'm a drug's consumer (especially cocaine and hash). • Do not like planning. • Very rude and we use to shout to each other and argue instead of talking. • I must be a very appasionated and good lover.net/english/just-for-fun/spanishstereotypes/) . one of which is that we live on fish and chips and roast beef! Fortunately for our arteries. and in general. but these days people have a much more varied. healthy diet. • Another stereotype that relates to food and drink is that British people drink lots of tea. it‟s fair to say that tea is probably still the most popular! Tea is commonly drunk in the workplace throughout the day.how true are they? • There are lots of stereotypes about British food.Stereotypes about British culture. this is not the case… these dishes are certainly long-standing favourites amongst British people. and often if you want to meet up with a friend or family member you‟ll invite them to your house for a „cup of tea‟ and a chat. . Whilst coffee and other hot drinks are consumed in Britain. and to a certain extent this is quite true. It is normal in Britain to hear people saying „please‟ and „thank you‟ a lot. and also to refrain from reacting angrily in situations where people brought up in other cultures might be more „forward‟ in airing their opinions! Another aspect of politeness is the way that British people are taught to queue. Of course. Any queue jumpers would most likely be asked to move to the back to „wait their turn‟. . as in any society there are some people who choose not to be respectful. but in general Brits are fairly polite. and any attempt to „queue jump‟ will be considered very rude.• Social customs In general the British have a reputation for being very polite and quite traditional. British people queue for everything in public. villagers or townspeople will have one favourite pub where they go regularly to socialise with friends and neighbours.your-study-abroad. where the consumption of alcohol is perhaps more common as an accompaniment to a meal than as a stand-alone activity. and it is normal at the weekends or in the evenings for people to go to the pub for a drink or two. Often. as are tennis. (http://www. In general. Another stereotype about British culture is that we all love football and cricket. It‟s definitely true that both of these sports are really popular in terms of both playing and spectating. British people do drink quite a lot of alcohol in comparison to other European cultures. Rugby is also very popular in Britain. but it‟s not exclusively these which are followed.• Free time The British „local‟ pub is famous the world over. and today it still plays an important role in small communities especially.com/2011/04/stereotypesabout-british-culture) . horse racing and Formula 1 motor racing. com/time/health/article/0.8599.uk • http://www.html#ixz z1oW0EKN6i • http://www.time.net/josezubia/typical-english-stereotypes-tothink-about .slideshare.co.1915768.00.Bibliography • http://www.00.uk/world/gallery/2011/oct/14/alabamaimmigration-law-hispanic-families#/?picture=380393248&index=0 • http://www.co.theobserver.html • http://www.8599.com/time/health/article/0.guardian.time.1915768.