Stereotypes

    I would define the word stereotype as assuming something of a person and believing that person acts a certain way or is a specific type a person . Sometimes they are classified in a certain group or believed to be one way without really knowing them.
     One major stereotype of me is that I'm classified as a ditz.  Also that I'm ditzy because I'm Blondie.  Ok so I'm blonde. I always get told the blonde jokes. If I make a mistake it's because I'm blond. Mainly people are joking but it really can bother me sometimes. In a way some of the stereotype is true, I can be ditzy. I lose my train of thought or say something before really thinking about it. I can be a bit ditzy but no more than the other person.
     One thing that is completely untrue is that I'm ditzy because I'm blonde. Hair color cannot change or determine personality traits. I feel I'm really not that ditzy it's more of a joke that people like to say. As i said before i do lose my train of thought, or speak to fast. But mainly because IBM busy. I work a lot of hours, I'm always pushing myself and doing a million things at once. so i do forget where i put my keys, or pen and i talk too fast.  But I'm always working hard i give 110% at my job, I'm going back to school and I'm running a household.
     My stereotype is an example that shows how many people joke or judge others. The "blonde jokes" are universal and everyone knows them and everyone says them. It is a way to talk and joke and communicate with each other or have a common joke.
      But this and any stereotype can be harmful. Playful banter and jokes with friends is one thing but  judging someone right off the bat (which is usually when the stereotyping first begins) can really hurt someone. It can hurt their self esteem, break them down, and really have the believing the things you say about them. Low confidence is something no one needs or wants. Stereotyping them doesn't help this at all and you never know who you'll meet. That being said we all do stereotype. Maybe if we all can just step back and try not to stereotype as much.  We should give everyone a chance first and we will realize that stereotyping is not something that needs to done. It's best to find out who someone really is by finding out exactly that, who there are, not their stereotype.