Stereotypes

With every group, gender, race, or social class a stereotype is sure to follow. Even though I try not to labeled people into a certain group, I still subconsciously find myself saying, “Oh they are a jock, a prep, a hippie, a goth.” I am sure that people say the same things about me and label me into a specific group when they see me. Whether or not the way people stereotype each other is right we are all guilty of doing it each and every day. There is not necessarily one specific stereotype that I would consider myself to fit under. When speaking of gender I can be labeled the typical girl. For example, my favorite color is pink, I am an extremely organized person, I love girly movies, and I have to do my hair and makeup before I go out. All of these characteristics, along with many others, fit the picture that many people think of when they think about girls. On the other hand when discussing racial and socioeconomic stereotypes I definitely fit the standard white, middle class, suburban label. I came from a very normal family with both parents that have good jobs; I went to a wealthy and highly esteemed school, and I am blessed to have nice clothes, a car, and a good house to come home to. All of these stereotypes I have come around accept and agree with because they are true. I have begun to realize that stereotypes are not always a bad thing. If someone labels you as something, and it is a truthful stereotype, then why deny who you really are?