Why Are Stereotypes Are Harmful?

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Elizabeth Maginnis

Ms. Dougherty

ENG1D1

December,2,2017

How stereotypes are harmful

Stereotypes have become a part of daily live our thoughts and our feelings are based on stereotypes. Are judgement is clouded by stereotypes on daily basis.Any age group, young or old are labeled with a positive or negative stereotype. People stereotype different groups; they stereotype them by a group and individually. In a group, they usually have a name, but it usually doesn't match the individuals. For a example there are stereotypes such as the popular group, the nerdy group, the lame group, the ugly group. Stereotype affect us everyday we wake up with perception, a negative perception about other and the assumption of others, stereotypes are conversation starters but is that always a good thing? They’re involved with our social life and how we interact with others.

There are many times when people don't want to go outside, talk to anyone or meet any new people because they are afraid of being judged. We know that we get criticized for what we wear every single day.we are judged every single day, from the way we look, what we like, our personalities, our preferences, and even our imperfections. …show more content…

People get tired of being criticized all the time.In the same way people do not talk because they are afraid that will say something wrong, and look silly. We are all afraid of failure because the way people look at us matters more than the way we act and carry ourselves. Men and women have to act a certain way for the society, womans cant wear what they want without being called sexist and offensive terms. Men aren't even allowed to show their emotions, why aren't they allowed to cry and be upset? Because of stereotypes and once again our corrupt society, we all need to take a step back and learn how to control our emotions rather than letting stereotypes control and ruin

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