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Stereotypes: Empower and Stop

October 8, 2014
By Sharief Saleh BRONZE, Raleigh, North Carolina
Sharief Saleh BRONZE, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Stereotypes hurt all
They judge religion, culture, gender, and race
Muslims
Christians
Jews
Hindus
Buddhist
Athiest
And many more types of stereotypes
All Muslims are bombers
All Christians are rulers
All Jews are stingy
All hindus are shady
All Buddhists are heavy
All Atheists are smart
Males are stronger than females
White is better than black
Asians are smart and Arabs are violent
Congratulations you have made the inhumane decision
You made an innocent feel insignificant and un-magnificent
You have created a deep void of pain inside that person
These stereotypes just make rivalries tense up and worsen
Stereotypes have been around and it’s time for them to go.
Do your best to stop stereotypes and not to make another foe.
Stereotypes have hurt many both inside and out.
A girl must be skinny with her chest out.
A boy must be ripped and strong
These expectations are quite wrong
Stereotypes affect so much more than just race
They create hate, trouble, and leave drama in place.
Stereotypes need to go.
Boys and girls
Males and females
Religion
Color
Culture
Race
We all are diverse it’s time for stereotypes to go
No more hate depending on race
It’s time for stereotypes to go.


The author's comments:

This piece is about stopping the harmful effects of stereotypes and showing how they are wrong and hurtful more than anyone could think they could be.


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on Oct. 26 2014 at 10:36 am
TheMockingjay14 GOLD, Jonesport, Maine
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In places, the poem is a bit repetitive, but the idea behind it is beautiful! Stereotypes NEED to go!