I agree: this would relate to all who have been stereotyped, and they would be the most likely to care about her point. However, I also think she is also trying to open the rest of societies eyes to the truth about Latinas and the harm that they face due to stereotypes, especially because of the way she sets up the beginning to shock a reader that hasn't had these experiences. Thus, this would include the lady that asked for coffee.
I think Coffer's audience is people impacted by stereotypes. She attempts to give them confidence that they do not have to focus on their stereotypes and can work to defy these boundaries.
Her audience is people affected by stereotypes or people who could fall victim to stereotyping in the future. This essay in particular would relate best to the Hispanic culture.
Because this essay was originally published in Glamour magazine, I feel that her primary audience is women, more specifically women that are stereotyped including women of color.
Everyone can relate to this article. Latina women could potentially get more out of it based on personal experiences, but everyone can learn from what Cofer is saying.
I think that Cofer does not define a very specific audience for this piece. She makes this relevant to everyone by including people who were victims of stereotyping, people who stereotyped on purpose and on accident, various races that have been stereotyped, etc.
I agree Maddie and Terry, I don't think it is directed at anyone specifically because people are either affected by stereotypes or they aren't and either way, they can relate to this argument, whether by personal experience or feeling the anger of someone who has had these experiences.
Her intended audience is all those who dislike the first impressions they give off based on race, gender, class, etc. The woman that she meets definitely falls into this category because every person does, but Cofer really does not touch on that side of the woman
Her audience will most likely people who have felt that they have been judged based on their ethnicity, but I have a feeling the people that she wants to read it are the discriminators, for lack of a better word. She wants people to learn why she doesn't have a pleasant reaction to certain things that they think she finds "flattering", and wants to educate people about stereotyping. This also goes for a woman to a lesser degree, because while the implication can at first seem racist, she may have made an honest mistake. Hopefully, that is the case but if not, she can benefit from reading this.
I think that Cofer's audience includes not only people the people who can relate to her writing, such as Latina women and other stereotyped people, but also those that judge people based off of stereotypes (intentionally or unintentionally) too. This includes the woman from the poetry reading.
I think Cofer's audience does include the women who asks for a coffee mug. Her audience includes victims of stereotyping, those who stereotype, and those who many not realize stereotyping even exist.
I feel that this article can be written to everyone of any race, gender, and even age. I feel that she shares her experiences to mainly relate with Latino women and anyone stereotyped. However, she also speaks to everyone on the other side of the stereotypes to alert them of their misconceptions. In a way she also directs it to children and teens who are currently experiencing what she did and those who stereotype. In the conclusion she states that she is working to stop the stereotypes, so she could be teaching the new generation about the negatives of stereotyping.
I think that Cofer’s audience is anyone who isn’t Hispanic. Including the woman from the poetry reading.
ReplyDeleteI agree. The lady wasn't described as hispanic looking so I think logically we should include her in the non-hispanic target audience as well
DeleteI generally think her audience is anyone who feels that they are stereotyped, however this probably relates best to hispanic women.
ReplyDeleteI agree: this would relate to all who have been stereotyped, and they would be the most likely to care about her point. However, I also think she is also trying to open the rest of societies eyes to the truth about Latinas and the harm that they face due to stereotypes, especially because of the way she sets up the beginning to shock a reader that hasn't had these experiences. Thus, this would include the lady that asked for coffee.
DeleteHer audience is her fellow Latinas, and honestly people in general. Because everyone submits to stereotypes, and we are all affected by it.
ReplyDeleteHer audience is to anyone who feels afflicted by stereo types in any way.
ReplyDeleteI think Coffer's audience is people impacted by stereotypes. She attempts to give them confidence that they do not have to focus on their stereotypes and can work to defy these boundaries.
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DeleteHer audience is people affected by stereotypes or people who could fall victim to stereotyping in the future. This essay in particular would relate best to the Hispanic culture.
ReplyDeleteBecause this essay was originally published in Glamour magazine, I feel that her primary audience is women, more specifically women that are stereotyped including women of color.
ReplyDeleteEveryone can relate to this article. Latina women could potentially get more out of it based on personal experiences, but everyone can learn from what Cofer is saying.
ReplyDeleteI think that Cofer does not define a very specific audience for this piece. She makes this relevant to everyone by including people who were victims of stereotyping, people who stereotyped on purpose and on accident, various races that have been stereotyped, etc.
ReplyDeleteI agree. This piece is really for everyone. To broaden peoples' perspective and offer personal insight.
DeleteI agree Maddie and Terry, I don't think it is directed at anyone specifically because people are either affected by stereotypes or they aren't and either way, they can relate to this argument, whether by personal experience or feeling the anger of someone who has had these experiences.
DeleteHer intended audience is all those who dislike the first impressions they give off based on race, gender, class, etc. The woman that she meets definitely falls into this category because every person does, but Cofer really does not touch on that side of the woman
ReplyDeleteHer audience will most likely people who have felt that they have been judged based on their ethnicity, but I have a feeling the people that she wants to read it are the discriminators, for lack of a better word. She wants people to learn why she doesn't have a pleasant reaction to certain things that they think she finds "flattering", and wants to educate people about stereotyping. This also goes for a woman to a lesser degree, because while the implication can at first seem racist, she may have made an honest mistake. Hopefully, that is the case but if not, she can benefit from reading this.
ReplyDeleteI think that Cofer's audience includes not only people the people who can relate to her writing, such as Latina women and other stereotyped people, but also those that judge people based off of stereotypes (intentionally or unintentionally) too. This includes the woman from the poetry reading.
ReplyDeleteI think Cofer's audience does include the women who asks for a coffee mug. Her audience includes victims of stereotyping, those who stereotype, and those who many not realize stereotyping even exist.
ReplyDeleteI feel that this article can be written to everyone of any race, gender, and even age. I feel that she shares her experiences to mainly relate with Latino women and anyone stereotyped. However, she also speaks to everyone on the other side of the stereotypes to alert them of their misconceptions. In a way she also directs it to children and teens who are currently experiencing what she did and those who stereotype. In the conclusion she states that she is working to stop the stereotypes, so she could be teaching the new generation about the negatives of stereotyping.
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