Title: 4 Reasons Why Stereotypes are Harmful and Destructive - The Dream Catcher
Headings: 4 Reasons Why Stereotypes are Harmful and Destructive
The Dream Catcher
4 Reasons Why Stereotypes are Harmful and Destructive
All teenagers are rebels.
Goths wear black clothes and are outcasts.
All blonds are unintelligent.
Women can’t drive as well as men.
All Asians are good at math.
Here are four reasons why stereotypes are harmful and destructive and how you can move away from them:
All my best on your journey,
Seline
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Content: 3. It prevents us from bonding over the commonalities we share: Intimacy between two people can only develop if both parties are open to it. When we stereotype others, we prevent any chance of this happening because we don’t allow them to reveal their authentic self. After meeting people from different corners of the globe and from all kinds of backgrounds, I can guarantee that we all share enough commonality that could lead to friendship, or at least an interesting discussion. You only have to be willing to remove any preconceived notions and be curious. Ask questions and really listen without any expectations. 4. Fear-based thoughts isolate and hurt us: The sad irony is that stereotyping ends up hurting the one who focuses on them the most, because unpleasant thoughts will shroud them in a cloud of fear, anger, and isolation.