Are you stereotypical?

Stereotyping is the lazy way out. It is easier to categorise people in advance so you feel safer around them. If you are intimidated by a Hell’s Angel it is easy to class him as a long haired, chain-smoking violent weirdo. He might well be a loving father of three but you don’t dare take the chance.

Today I ask you if you are stereotypical. This isn’t a blame game: just ask yourself the questions below and answer your self honestly. You might want to leave a comment to tell us your answers. Play it the way you want, ok?

Here goes:

Do you think people wearing hooded tops are violent vandals?

Do you think all young people are aggressive yobs?

Do you think black/white people are violent and unfriendly?

Do you think old people are just boring old codgers with nothing to say?

Do you think smokers have a lack of morals?

Do you think young mothers and fathers are irresponsible?

Do you think old people are grumpy and trapped in the past?

I think if we all answer honestly we can all agree that stereotyping is inherent in all of us.