I have definitely felt stereotyped about several areas in my life. I'm a teenager, I'm a girl. I'm a Christian, I'm a conscientious student. I've been stereotyped by where I live, my hobbies, and who I'm attracted to. While it may be uncomfortable to have to defend myself over these stereotypes, I'm thankful to be able to say that I've never actually gotten into a fight over them.
At the same time, I do stereotype people. And it's not always a bad thing, but it's not always great either. These stereotypes are largely enforced by the media and in pop culture. You can pick up on stereotypes from your family or social circle. I think that it is completely possible, however, to make the conscious decision to push aside the stereotypes as they creep into your brain. It would help you to become a much more accepting person. It's human nature to want to group people, and stereotypes are the most common way of doing this. It doesn't have to end badly, though.
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