Whenever a few people begin to question established customs, they are likely to be considered a radical fringe even though these radical fringes occasionally turn out to be right. The notion that voting rights should be extended to women and minorities and to people who do not own real estate was considered radical at one time. So was the notion that people in the thirteen colonies need not remain subject to the laws of England. Of course, not all radical ideas turn out to be good ones. Identify the assumptions and paradigms that might support tradition in this matter as well as assumptions and paradigms that might indicate a need for change.
Most people resent being treated as quaint objects or curios.
Think of a situation in which a person or group of persons is reduced to a stereotype like Uncle Ben on the rice box, or the Italian mama in spaghetti ads. Write notes for an essay distinguishing between stereotypes that people properly find offensive and those that are really harmless, even flattering. Here are some other possible topics that could be developed for arguments. Reason 2 etc. Support 1a etc.