Stereotypes and Stereotyping of Teenagers :: Argumentative Persuasive Essays

Stereotyping of Teen geezerhoodrsOne might signify we live in an age where discriminations have beencut to a bare minimum, as far as ad causeing them goes.  Genderdiscrimination, racism, and discrimination towards the disabled and lessfortunate have been acknowledged, dealt with, and handled.  Our childrenare taught to consume care of the elderly, help the poor, and to stare atpeople with disabilities.  The mentally handicapped, homeless people, andforeign men and women are given jobs. Yes, one might definitely find welive in a time where peaceful equality is at its best.  Then why cant I anormal, average intelligence, respectful teenage girl, be accepted?  Onewould think that if we can accept the poor, disabled, foreign, andhomeless people regardless of race, religion, or gender accepting a personwho on the nose chooses to dress and look differently would be easy.  As I havefound, such is not the case. Discrimination towards teenagers, especiallythe ones who chose to dress differently, is a problem.  It is a problemthat goes truly often un-addressed.         There are plenty of stereotypes, but I believe the one that isbelieved the most is what the stereotypical teenage freak is.Constantly people assume, just by looking at me, a lot of different things. I was surprised to find the number of people who just figured I was intodrugs.  I couldnt believe it.  Apparently, because I choose to dressdifferently, I must be trashed all the time.  However, such is not thecase.  Police assume we are trouble makers.  I have been stopped countlesstimes, sworn at, and threatened by arrest, for simply standing on a streetcorner or holding a skateboard. Meanwhile, a handful of preppy teensstand by, doing the same thing, yet not getting a word towards them.  Weare assumed to be on drugs and trouble makers, as well as Satanists, magnetisees, and that were depressed.  I speak from experien ce.  Judgingbased merely on an assumption wasnt just back in the days of the Salemwitch hunts.         Not only do people form these opinions, they also act upon them.Getting a job is horrible.  I can be the most respectful, creditworthyperson in the world, but unfortunately my eyebrow ring is offensive.Its pathetic  Businesses exit hire Mexicans and Asians who can hardlyspeak English, just so they are politically correct.  But apparently Idont count.  Ill be walking behind a girl with a handicap, and  a motherwill scold her child for staring, but when I am passed, Mother stares alongwith Child.  Am I somehow less than human?  Do people think I dont notice?