Stereotypes

Definition: Stereotypes are an oversimplified image or idea we have of other people, or groups of people. 

                                                        WHY IS THIS WRONG? 

  Well when stereotyping we are making an assumption about how a certain person or group of people will act or behave or look based on their gender, race, or color. We often even stereotype others based on the way they present themselves, their hair, clothes, shoes. In reality none of those are accurate representations of who a person truly is. 

                                                         SOME STEREOTYPES: 

   Teenagers are especially stereotyped. They are stereotyped as untrustworthy, incapable, and problem causers. Now these stereotypes extend based on gender, race, and color. A black female might be stereotyped as loud.A doctor might assume they are sexually active at a younger age than a white female. An adult might assume a black male student is a troublemaker. A boy dressed in worn down clothes is poor and will do poorer in school than the boy dressed in newer clothing.

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This article states how teens who view themselves as responsible are more likely to flourish than teens who do not see themselves as responsible. We as youth worker should be helping teens see themselves in a more positive way rather than treating them as if they are irresponsible.