Stereotypical World

Daily, people are put down over simple things that inflict no harm onto other human beings and they do not deserve it. Our world has created a universal “norm” which enables stereotypes and labels to be put onto people by how they look, act and love. This is a big problem in our society today and it always has been.

Individuals may want to participate in different acts, wear particular items of clothing, live certain lifestyles and even speak up for something that they believe in, but are ashamed to do so because of stereotypes that could be placed onto them. These expectations from society try to mold the population into something that it is not. This could have bad effects on the community including: discrimination against gender, gender roles, races, sexuality and more.

The largest stereotypes in the world today are possibly those that pertain to gender. Most believe that boys have to be big, strong men who work hard and never show emotion, while girls are supposed to be sensitive and take care of children. Assumptions like these on how men and women should act not only affects adults, but can also have long lasting effects on younger generations.

Children grow up being told how boys and girls are expected to act and portray themselves in a “normal” manner. Boys should not be told “boys don’t wear pink,” to “toughen up” or to “stop acting like a girl.” These small statements could affect what the child wants to do in the future or what they choose to do as their lifelong career. The work field is sometimes divided between male and female jobs. For example, nursing is generally considered to be a woman’s job, but young boys may dream of acquiring this occupation. Instead of putting a child down for the job they want or for being who they are, society should encourage every child to be themselves and love everyone for who or what they are.

Every human grows up in a different environment and develops their own personality. Both men and women are allowed to have feelings. They can show them in whatever form they want to and can cry, dress however they want, have whatever job they want and speak freely about things that have an impact on them. Do not let society shape who you are as a person, how you act in public or make you think you are different from everyone else. There is no normal.