For ages people have been stereotyping and coming up with misconceptions about individuals or groups. They shape society, an individual 's character, and even aid in the mental development of the brain. They both have negative and positive stand points depending on the topic of discussion which then results in their correlated reaction. For an example, if you have a negative approach then you will get a negative reaction and vice versa. Furthermore, our experiences in life are what aid in the creation of stereotypes and misconceptions. Therefore, why do people stereotype and create assumptions (misconceptions) about other individuals or groups? In order to process or try to comprehend why people do what they do or are who they are, mankind has a tendency to put a person 's characteristics, abilities, and appearances into categories of groups. Throughout the generations, there has been a dramatic increase of stereotypes and misconceptions about the male college students today. Male college students are not all of the false accusations and exaggerated truths our society has painted them out to be, but instead are focused and set on their future because they have entered a more serious and tough environment.
Society is impacted in many ways, however, it is through stereotyping and misconceptions that affects it the most. There are stereotypes and misconceptions on professions, appearances, gender, race, religion, countries, etc. These two key factors are what aid in shaping