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		Stereotype Shockers Stereotypes are general opinions about groups of people based on age, race, physical appearance, gender, and more. These judgments are all around us and most of the time we are more influenced by them then we even know! Take this survey to see how stereotypes affect your life in comparison to other SmartGirls! Are you a: How old are you? In your family, you are the: What is your racial/ethnic background? Country: My home is in a: What does the word stereotype mean to you? Have you ever felt stereotyped? Yes Maybe, I'm not sure. No How were you stereotyped? Have you ever treated someone differently because of a stereotype? Yes Maybe, I'm not sure. No Do you think some stereotypes can be positive? Yes No Out of the following, which is most important when you choose your friends? Personality Traits Appearances Similar likes/dislikes Similar backgrounds/culture Religious beliefs Sexuality Race/Ethnicity Do you think a person's hair color affects how smart they are? Yes, I see this all the time! Maybe, sometimes it seems possible. No, hair color has nothing to do with smartness. If you have a bad first impression of someone, would you still give them a chance to be your friend? Yes, everyone deserves a chance. Sometimes. It depends what I've heard about them. No. I follow my first instincts. Have you ever disliked someone because of something you heard in a rumor? Yes, reputation is huge. If someone says there's proof, then of course! Sometimes, but I would let them explain to change my mind. No, that's not fair. What affects who you decide to hang out with the most? My own opinions. My family's values. My other friends/peers Advice from TV, movies, magazines, etc. Do you think stereotypes make it hard for you to get to know certain types of people? Yes Sometimes No Why or why not? Do you agree that stereotypes can prevent someone from being successful? Yes, they can hold people down. Sometimes No, success is based on the individual's effort. Does the media spread stereotypes? Yes, usually it does use stereotypes. Not really. If they do, it's probably just a joke. I don't know! I never really thought about it. Can you think of examples of bad stereotypes? Can you think of examples of good stereotypes? Do you think most stereotypes are true? Yes, otherwise they wouldn't exist. Yes, but maybe they are a little exaggerated. No, stereotypes are just used by people who don't know any better! I never really thought about it. Why do people use stereotypes? Do you think negatively stereotyping someone is a form of bullying? Yes, they put people down. No, people shouldn't take them seriously. How can SmartGirls get rid of stereotypes? By correcting people who use them. Turning stereotypes into a joke. Why get rid of them? By ignoring them. Other What are the people in your neighborhood like? Very diverse! The people are very similar. I don't know? I never really noticed. They are all very nice. Nobody talks to each other. They are scary. Pretend you've gone to the same school forever. Everybody is from the same background and has similar likes/dislikes. A new kid comes from a totally opposite background. How do you react? Go over and talk to them. Wait for them to come over and talk to you. Avoid them until you hear more about them. Nothing, I don't care. Same situation as the last question. How would your peers react? Heckle the new student for being so different/weird. Make them feel totally welcome by letting them sit at their lunch table. Question them to get to know them better. Go about their normal business, not worrying about the new kid. Do you agree with the stereotypical version of beauty? Yes, I wish I looked like those models! Maybe. What is the stereotypical version? No, I prefer something different. Describe what you think a beautiful person looks like. Which stereotype do you think fits you? Jock Nerd Popular Artist Shy Bully Emo Class Clown I don't fit into a category. Other How do you think others stereotype you? Jock Nerd Popular Artist Shy Bully Emo Class Clown Other Your best friend tells you that cutie you've had your eye on hangs out with druggies. What do you do? Whoa, stop talking to him ASAP. Try to dig up some proof before totally ditching him. Confront him about the information. Wait for him to say something about it. Nothing. He's still good eye-candy! A naughty text of your classmate has been circling around school. You... Label her as "sleazy" and shun her from your group. Don't say anything, but keep her away from your boyfriend! Joke about it with your friends. Talk to her about it before you say anything. Stick up for her, because you know what it's like to be judged. Who should do the majority of housework: laundry, cleaning, cooking, etc.? The woman of the house. The man of the house. The kids/other people of the house. A combination of all. It doesn't matter. Who should do the yard work: mowing the grass, cleaning the car, raking leaves, shoveling snow, etc.? The woman of the house. The man of the house. The kids/other people of the house. A combination of all. It doesn't matter. Why do you think there are careers that are done by mostly men and careers that are done by mostly women? (For example Car Mechanics vs. Nurses) You really like this person you've been hanging out with, but you know your parents and friends would definitely not like them. You... Openly date them, it's your life. Date them, but keep it private. Nobody has to know. Decide to be just friends. Stop seeing them. It's just too hard. What is one thing you liked about this survey? What is one thing you would change about this survey? Don't forget to hit submit (only once)! Thanks for telling us! Please pass this link on to a friend. We want to hear from as many SmartGirls as possible! All our surveys are anonymous; check out our privacy policy. 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