In the 50s and 60s, there was a big separation of the races. This was referred to as prejudice, one race being inferior to another. Still, in today's society, this is an ongoing practice. The fact that one race is superior to another is absurd, because, in reality, we all came from the same person. In Ben Staples, "Black Men and Public Space", the aspect of prejudice is plagued into the life of a man who is in a world of hate and despair, shown through the portrayal of white women, the police, and ultimately the man himself.
             Stereotypes have a big effect on women in society. As women, who are much more vulnerable then men, they must always be on alert from attacks. The stereotype that a black man walking fully clothed and hooded is out to get somebody is not true. For example, Staples characterizes a man who is walking on a street alone by himself. He sees a white woman in front of him who is constantly glancing back at him, keeping a close watch on his every move. "After a few more quick glimpses, she picked up her pace and was soon running in earnest."(Pg 531) In the woman's mind all she saw was a "black" man trying to get her or do some bodily harm to her. Without even knowing this man she was able to think exactly what was on his mind. Similarly, this man remembers seeing "women who fear the worst from [him]". He says, "they seem to have set their faces on neutral..."(Pg 532) As stated before, all these women see only the bad side of things. They never look at the big picture. In addition, the man recalls himself killing time before an interview. In doing so, he went to a jewelry store, walked through the door and "the proprietor excused himself and returned with an enormous red Doberman pinscher straining at the end of the leash." (Pg 532) Without him saying anything, she automatically thought of him being some kind of troublemaker. The fa...