Most people think that people from the mafia are ruthless gangsters, who don't care about anybody except them selves. They can do anything they want to and not get punished or caught. Another stereotype is all Italians are part of a mob or gang. A perfect example is the show "Sopranos". In this essay ill show you how shows and movies stereotype the mafia and the Italian race. A very common Mafia Stereotype is that …showed first 75 words of 523 total…

…showed last 75 words of 523 total…all this belief, less than 1% of Italia Americans are or have been suspected of collaboration with (or belonging to) the mafia. Fewer than 3% of Known American Criminals are Italia Americans. So are all Italians greedy, ruthless criminals they don't care about other people that are part of gangs and mobs. No. There the exact opposite, so if you see an Italian, don't think he's in the mafia, that's just what Hollywood wants you to think.