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Stereotypes appear before us daily, in the kitchen, on a toy store shelf, and even embroidered on our clothing. These images are innocuous to some, offensive to others.  
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This is from a box of Cream of Wheat Enriched Farina.

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The Sweet Treats Barbie doll is one version of the popular line of Barbie dolls sold by Mattel.

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This logo for the Cleveland Indians, a baseball team, is embroidered on a denim shirt.





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Reproduction of Camptown ladies, click to view larger version



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