Surferboy

The main stereotype that I perpetuate is the "surferboy". For years I have been categorized as a suferboy because of my appearance and liberal views, but I have never considered whether it was a positive or a negative classification. I condoned this stereotype without truly considering its enveloping aspects.
The surferboy stereotype involves several attributes. First, the surferboy appearance is tyically seen as a dark, long haired young man with a trim, muscular build. Although my case does not strictly follow this aspect due to the fact that im pale and scrawny, I follow the rest fairly closely. The surfer boy stereotype also includes a liberal, free spirited set of beleifs. This aspect is closely connected with the "hippie" stereotype in that both are seen as long haired, free spirited, pot smoking individuals.
I allowed this stereotype because I did not realize it was in any way negative. I assumed for years that being called a surferboy simply meant that my long hair made me look like someone that surfs, but nothing more thant that. After thinking about exactly what the "surferboy" stereotype actually entailed, I decided it is not a desireable category to be in.
I had always assumed that being called a surferboy was not a derogatory statement, but after more thought I have decided that the surferboy stereotype was not a compliment. This stereotype contains aspects which I would not like to be a part of.