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Help[Opinions] Re: I have a question about bias in the naming process.
in reply to a message by Francisinfp5w4
It's really difficult. I know people who won't use names because they're too old/snobby. Others won't use names that are too new or 'common.'
I feel that people name their kids based on their own experiences and life. And then those names become associated with that class/group of people and the stereotypes surrounding that group.
The only way to stop stereotyping names is to stop judging specific groups. Until that happens people are going to judge names. Josephine is lovely to some, annoying and old fashion to others. Crystal is lovely to some, trashy to others.
The only thing to do is challenge your perception of names and groups, and to understand cultural differences. The more cultural understanding we have the fewer biases people will face.
The poets have mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese. G.K. Chesteron
I feel that people name their kids based on their own experiences and life. And then those names become associated with that class/group of people and the stereotypes surrounding that group.
The only way to stop stereotyping names is to stop judging specific groups. Until that happens people are going to judge names. Josephine is lovely to some, annoying and old fashion to others. Crystal is lovely to some, trashy to others.
The only thing to do is challenge your perception of names and groups, and to understand cultural differences. The more cultural understanding we have the fewer biases people will face.
The poets have mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese. G.K. Chesteron
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