Blonde Stereotypes

At one point in time every person has been labeled with a stereotype based on their appearance, intellect, personality, or their demographic. A stereotype can easily no longer be a label but ones belief. As a senior in high school, I am often labeled with stereotypes and have strived to contradict every single one of them. As a blonde one of the most infamous stereotypes I am associated with is "Blondes are Dumb". Solely based on the physical appearance of my hair, I am characterized as unintelligent, simple minded, and naïve. Social media and motion picture films portray blondes as helpless, feebleminded women that are often unable to complete the simplest tasks. Stereotypes lead to the negative connotation and assumption of a specific group of people. Most often than not they are untrue, offensive, and judgmental.

"This guy was driving in a car with a blonde. He told her to stick her head out the window and see if the blinker was working.

She stuck her head out and said, “Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes…”

These jokes are hurtful and depicting to blondes, and many have worked hard to disassociated themselves the this negative stereotype. I currently am in the top ten percent of my class and have always tested above proficient in the North Dakota State Test. In my graduating glass both the valedictorian and salutatorian are both blondes and hold the highest grade point average in our class. I personally believe that the "Dumb Blonde" stereotype is misleading and often contradicted. British author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling, women's rights activist, Eva Peron, princess of Whales, Princess Diana, and many more iconic women all have one thing in common, blonde hair. These women impacted out world and have changed history contradicting the stereotype "Blondes are