Gender Stereotypes In High School

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In my high school, students are grouped by appearance or attitude. There are the “emo” kids, hicks, athletes, nerds, and outcasts. The classifications seem fair at first glance. The classifying is done by other students. Seldom do you see the categorized students referring to themselves as a “goth,” or “redneck.” The way someone dresses is the main reason that influences what other people think about them. In high school, the phrase, “Dress to impress” is accurate. Wearing Nike, or Adidas shoes means you are sporty. Wearing rock and roll band t-shirts, or dark clothes means you are emo or goth. We judge people based on their appearance, without having any insight into their life, or personality. Attending school in Vincent, Ohio, the group

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