When reading the case Differing Perceptions at Clarkston Industries, brought me onto the topic of how much people stereotype. Jack, having a bad past, came out of jail and started working for Clarkston Industries. Not only did he make a lot of friends, but had been doing very well at the company. When word finally got out about his past in jail, people made a lot of assumptions about Jack. People immediately assumed he was a thief after some of the employee's personal items were stolen. Not only did no one have any idea what Jack actually went to jail for, but they stereotyped him as a bad person and kept their distance.
I personally know someone that has been in a very similar situation as this. He had a similar past and came out clean. He started his new career at an accounting firm because the manager believed in him. Although I'm sure many people made their judgments, he proved them wrong as being the top salesman in the department. Not only that but he made a lot of friends and was liked by everybody. After this experience, I have learned it isn't right to judge people, especially from their past. People can change their lives around and they deserve second chances. Stereotypes are usually very wrong and can be unfair. What are your thoughts on this topic? Is it Okay to stereotype Jack?
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