That's why I picked O.J., though he's really a default spouse killer in my mind. My co-worker said Steven Grant popped into mind first, apparently a Michigan murderer, don't recall his name.
I suspect part of the effect you're noticing is subconscious, at least for some people. I know other people do this for the reason you state, pigeonholing.
This fits into the wider discussion of prejudice. We're prejudiced towards things and people who are like us, at least in certain ways. People try to use this concept to influence others. I've noted that "phony" people will use obvious ploys. I can't tell you the number of times people have asked me for a cigarette. I guess long hair must equal smoker.
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Date: 2008-06-24 02:53 pm (UTC)I suspect part of the effect you're noticing is subconscious, at least for some people. I know other people do this for the reason you state, pigeonholing.
This fits into the wider discussion of prejudice. We're prejudiced towards things and people who are like us, at least in certain ways. People try to use this concept to influence others. I've noted that "phony" people will use obvious ploys. I can't tell you the number of times people have asked me for a cigarette. I guess long hair must equal smoker.