Transforming the world into a better place is something many strives to achieve. Whether it’s improving your college or attempting to revolutionize the world, on every scale the difference is significant. Throughout my ordinary world I have tried to do just this. I have personally experienced people judging and stereotyping me for a single misstep in my life. These moments should not define a person, but help them mature in a grander way. This is what my most significant endeavor is regarding. I am determined to enlighten society that stereotyping an individual is an inappropriate act. An oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person, also known as stereotyping is unacceptable. I have directly been a victim of labeling. I encountered many events throughout high school that caused me to be stereotyped. The …show more content…
I signed up for an Introduction to Sociology class at Raritan Valley Community College and had no idea it would be so eye opening. I started to understand the structure of society and realized why people were stereotyping. They didn’t have enough knowledge about different cultures or life complications individuals have. The general public reflect too much on their own lives and try to relate their experience to others, which is impossible. I believe all people whether they come from different cultures or backgrounds deserve to not be stereotyped. I have confidence that sharing this with the world would be a revelation. Since this occurrence I have taken an oath to educate society of how stereotyping is an inappropriate way to “understand a person”. I discuss this topic almost everyday trying to help people understand why they should refrain from stereotyping. I have spoke to many groups of people within my reach to help them recognize why stereotyping is wrong and how it can have a drastic effect on some