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Raising Awareness About Stereotypes

Raising Awareness About Stereotypes

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Started by Lawrence Chen 10 years, 2 months ago

I hate stereotypes. I hate the fact that I am expected to behave a certain way because of my sex, nationality, or beliefs. I hate how people think I should like sports because I am a male. I hate how people think I am good at math just because of my race. Stereotypes are a big problem in our society. They put labels about how a person should live or act based on their sex, race, of other features. Stereotypes can mentally affect someone. People are more likely to be more aggressive after they have faced prejudice. Stereotypes create a misconception of how people are and how they live in other cultures, religions, or countries. This misconception could cause problems such as discrimination. We as the new generation should do something to avoid this problem. So I am trying to petition for schools to get speakers to talk about their experiences with stereotypes.

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May 26, 2016

The momentum behind this petition highlights a collective desire to address how stereotypes shape our interactions. It is encouraging to see so many people recognize the importance of bringing these discussions directly into our classrooms.

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Sarah Gutierrez
10 years ago Featured

people seriously need to stop assuming things about me just because of where im from. its honestly exhausting to deal with every single day

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Anonymous
10 years ago Featured

Let one be defined not by his ability or wisdom as stereotyped through race or gender, but by his soul.

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Mike Owens
10 years ago Featured

THIS. so sick of being put in a box. thanks for speaking up about this man

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Ivy Chu
10 years ago

hello.

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Mohammad Alsaleh
10 years ago

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Ashley Bills
10 years ago

Well said Lawrence!

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Vivian Wu
10 years ago

good luck with your petition! this is a great topic that also angers me ☺️

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Albert
10 years ago

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