stereotypes (social psychology)

"Surveys the common archetypes of Internet users--from geeks, nerds, and gamers to hackers, scammers, and predators--and assesses what these stereotypes reveal about our culture's attitudes regarding gender, technology, intimacy, and identity. Provides ... information about the interplay between media representations of Internet users and gender, politics, technology, and society... Presents findings that suggest that in spite of the Internet being so prevalent, technophobia is still an inherent subtext of many pop culture references to it. Considers how the vast majority of the portrayals of Internet user stereotypes are male--and evaluates how these male-dominated roles shape and are shaped by popular attitudes about sexuality, technology, intimacy, and identity"--Provided by publisher.

A meditation on nerds, or individuals who are considered unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept, that considers their history in popular culture and discusses subcultures, such as online gamers and science-fiction club members; the similarities betweens nerds and people with autism spectrum disorder; and other related topics.

Addresses many of the questions, myths, and misconceptions regarding the customs, culture, traditions, and history of Native Americans.

A memoir of growing up Iranian in America, and the quest to make it in Hollywood without having to wear a turban, tote a bomb, or get kicked in the face by Chuck Norris.

Presents a collection of essays, poems, fiction, memoirs, plays, and artwork depicting the experiences of Muslim women living in a post-September 11 world.

A meditation on nerds, or individuals who are considered unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept, that considers their history in popular culture and discusses subcultures, such as online gamers and science-fiction club members; the similarities betweens nerds and people with autism spectrum disorder; and other related topics.

"Four disparate high school seniors come together to compete in their school's battle of the bands. Sharing a love for playing rock and roll, the members name the band 'The Stereotypical Freaks' because they feel stereotyped by their classmates-- smart kid, geek, star athlete and quiet weirdo-- when in fact they know they are much more than those labels that have been placed on them. When one member reveals life altering news, winning the competition takes on more of a meaning to each member. Scared and angry, upset and yet still with a lot of resolve they set out to win one for the good guys-- will they?" -- from publisher's web site.