Don't you hate how labels and stereotypes are applied to people in society?
537384
That's just so typical!
606931
i wish people would quit stereotyping, whether it's good or bad. i hate stereotypes. i'm catholic. there are catholic families that are really close, like mine, and then there are other catholic families that aren't so close like my friend's. there are families of all sorts in every religion. not everyone is the same.
806088
there is "some" truth to all stereo types, thats why they are stereotypes. but it is wrong to judge everybody based on them because even though a large enough cross section of a certain group may in fact fit the stereotype, not all do. we need to evaluate every body based upon their own individual identity
1031861
stereotypes are based on things that are sometimes true. A lot of black people enjoy fried chicken for example. A lot of white people are nerdy and use big words. It's not unusual to see a minivan full of Mexicans. I mean come on, some of this stuff you just can't make up!
1068887
You are not alone.  It's annoying.  I am a Democrat and I don't have anything against any person of any party affiliation.  Stereotypes are just human nature (90% ignorance).
410522
sorry but if people cant just accept what you wear or talk about than don't let it bother you, it is their problem
391168
We have a tendency to demonized things that are different, or that we don't understand.\n\nIt is a matter of laziness and ignorance.   It takes time and an open mind to understand and accept the diversity that makes society wonderful.  Unfortunately too few people possess that.\n\nAnd difference is potentially bothersome.  As long as it puts us outside of the "comfort zone" we have established for ourselves.
1047941
You need to understand that currently with the liberal bent in the media and the entertainment industry if you are American, white, or male you are the villan. And if you stick up for yourself then you are labeled as a biggot or as a white supremist or as a male shovenist pig or as a homophobe, or as a American elitest or as a.... you get the idea. People are tired of being beat up for saying what they belive in. Typically those issuing the label do such in a way that it is pretty difficult to defend against.
1097638
You need professional help. It's called Stereotype Breaking 101.
737689
Why don't you add on that every race has derogatory names attached to them?  Or that if you seek it hard enough you can find a derogatory label to attach to anyone based on the race, religion, sex and any handicaps they may have...?  That labels are just words and the insult if any, is with the interpretation you yourself place on them.
334285
Yes it does, just look around.  Society expects certain actions and attitudes from all of us.  Our society demands certain behavor in all of us.  The price of not conforming to some of these expectations is just too high for most folks.
360361
Some people will probably never stop using that word and just continue to show their prejudice and ignorance. It won't do you any good to stoop to their level though, you can be the bigger person and ignore them in their immaturity. I don't call people out of their names because I feel like everyone already has a hard enough time living as it is without having to deal with other people talking bad about them.
880405
actually I find almost all stereotypes offensive...\n\nGoth- so depressed, wears black, too deep--no not really!\n\nEmo- cutter, poser, funsucker---well kindof, but not all the time!\n\nprep - dumb, sl*t, whiner, daddy's girl---well, this is almost true, but not all the time\n\nand well there's just a whole bunch more! The thing I hate the most is against the black community, just because I am an african american young girl doesn't mean I will, 1)shake my butt for you 2) talk "ghetto" 3)be loud 4) have and attitude all the time!\n\nI think that's the worst, specially when people say oreo (black on the outside white on the inside) that really hurts too.\n\nwe could stop this by getting to know each other without judging first. You could really find out some stuff about different people if you just give them a chance. But, society sucks, and this will probably continue on for years.
331395
I dont know it seems as though some people no matter who they are think of other people as something different.  No one seems to take the time anymore to think about how others live and I think thats what you are getting at?
975600
People stereotype because the human mind likes order and attempts to see patterns in disorderly situations.   It is much more comfortable to have a routine and a set of instructions that allow certain outcomes than it is to challenge our own minds.  \n  People can also become a bit lazy and not make the effort to change their outlooks.  To change our outlooks would be to look far within and this can be frightening for many.  \n  People stereotype by projecting certain traits unto others.  For example:  The assumption by the ignorant that women like shopping or that men like football.  There is no evidence to suggest that women like shopping and that men like football.   Some people like football and some people like to shop.  Others do not like football and others do not like to shop.  Our minds try to create differences and in those differences, we can feel separate and therefore whole or even better than others.  \n    It makes us feel special because we aren't like "them".
213006
its called prejudice and racism and a whole lot of other things. some people are ignorant and cant handle the truth. if people stopped judging each other,this place would be a whole lot better and people wouldnt have to hide who they really are.the people that discriminate are the losers that feel so bad about themselves that the only way they can feel better is by saying something mean to someone else. sad isnt it?
912579
Anyone who stereotypes you is ignorant.\nIt's that simple.\nIgnorant people don't deserve your time or frustration.\nWish them well, and hopefully you don't ever have to see them again.