The Stereotypes Of Teenage Boys
There is always a side to something we never see and that we never could have thought was true. We see from one perspective rather than considering other points of perspective that differ from ours and helps us see things as a whole. Stereotyping is blocking this information; it is a way to group people who look or act the same without having all the right information about them. The main stereotypes commonly seen are about race, religion, and sex, but they are hurtful to all. In a matter of seconds, we place others into categories because it allows the mind to organize and helps us feel more in control of the situation around us. So in terms of sex, we categorize teenage boys to be a certain way because of the way they are portrayed in the
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Stereotypes are used to categorize people who have similar characteristics and misconceptions are incorrect views based on incorrect truths. Teen males are stereotyped to be sports lovers who chase after girls, are obsessed with gaming, and seem to never cry but are also broken up into smaller stereotypical groups like nerds or jocks. In reality, they differ greatly because not every teen guy loves sports, because they may be more inclined to dance and sing and since they are different, they are treated differently. Justin is seen as a not so typical guy so people begin to assume things about him, making his life harder since he also lacks support from his father. Stereotyping happens on a daily basis in an attempt to make complications into simplicities and it affects those who are stereotyped in a negative manner. The teenage boys interviewed wholeheartedly agree that stereotypes about teenage males have a huge negative impact and keep boys from being able to express themselves. It may go so far as to lead to depression and possibly suicide under certain circumstances. These stereotypes greatly affect teenage boys because they have to suppress their emotions, causing depression, are made to feel isolated because they differ from the norm, and make them want to commit suicide. These young men have yet to experience life but their life is being taken away over stereotypes, their life is worth more than the assumptions made. Suicide rates are rising gradually over the years, if stereotypes were no longer around, we could most likely save lives of those who may grow up to be successful and can change the world for the better. Everyone should have the chance to experience life and all its good times and downsides, let us not take that away from
Stereotypes are used to categorize people who have similar characteristics and misconceptions are incorrect views based on incorrect truths. Teen males are stereotyped to be sports lovers who chase after girls, are obsessed with gaming, and seem to never cry but are also broken up into smaller stereotypical groups like nerds or jocks. In reality, they differ greatly because not every teen guy loves sports, because they may be more inclined to dance and sing and since they are different, they are treated differently. Justin is seen as a not so typical guy so people begin to assume things about him, making his life harder since he also lacks support from his father. Stereotyping happens on a daily basis in an attempt to make complications into simplicities and it affects those who are stereotyped in a negative manner. The teenage boys interviewed wholeheartedly agree that stereotypes about teenage males have a huge negative impact and keep boys from being able to express themselves. It may go so far as to lead to depression and possibly suicide under certain circumstances. These stereotypes greatly affect teenage boys because they have to suppress their emotions, causing depression, are made to feel isolated because they differ from the norm, and make them want to commit suicide. These young men have yet to experience life but their life is being taken away over stereotypes, their life is worth more than the assumptions made. Suicide rates are rising gradually over the years, if stereotypes were no longer around, we could most likely save lives of those who may grow up to be successful and can change the world for the better. Everyone should have the chance to experience life and all its good times and downsides, let us not take that away from