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Examples Of Teen Stereotypes

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There are many teen stereotypes like the Jock, the nerd, geek, and there are many more. Some of these come for assuming something about a person or group, Also known as prejudice. Many of these come from television, magazines, and social media. Television is where these social groups came from. Magazines are where the ideal body and the new trends which leads to discrimination against anyone who does not fit these categories. Social media is where the bullying takes place, also where rumors. “People need to stop naively believing everything they see or read and make their judgements based on personal experiences.” Said Dein Harry Also Being Prejudice plays a big role in all of this, For example A parent walks by and see the kid on their

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