Stereotyping Of Teenagers
One might think we live in an age where discriminations have been
cut to a bare minimum, as far as addressing them goes. Gender
discrimination, racism, and discrimination towards the disabled and less
fortunate have been acknowledged, dealt with, and handled. Our children
are taught to take care of the elderly, help the poor, and to stare at
people with disabilities. The mentally handicapped, homeless people, and
foreign men and women are given jobs. Yes, one might definitely think we
live in a time where peaceful equality is at its best. Then why can't I; a
normal, average intelligence, respectful teenage girl, be accepted? One
would think that if we can accept the poor, disabled, ...
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just by looking at me, a lot of different things.
I was surprised to find the number of people who just figured I was into
drugs. I couldn't believe it. Apparently, because I choose to dress
differently, I must be trashed all the time. However, such is not the
case. Police assume we are trouble makers. I have been stopped countless
times, sworn at, and threatened by arrest, for simply standing on a street
corner or holding a skateboard. Meanwhile, a handful of preppy teens
stand by, doing the same thing, yet not getting a word towards them. We
are assumed to be on drugs and trouble makers, as well as Satanists,
witches, and that we're depressed. I speak from experience. Judging
based merely on an assumption wasn't just back in the days of the Salem
witch hunts.
Not only do people form these opinions, they also act upon them.
Getting a job is horrible. I can be the most respectful, responsible
person in the world, but unfortunately my eyebrow ring is ...
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