Change Your World Week Winter 2024 (Archived)

Stereotypes in the media have played a large role society and the structure of how people each other. Everyone one no matter race, culture, creed religion has been stereotyped in some way shape of fashion. No matter the culture or the background a person and or certain groups have had the negative effects. The foundation and the negative labels have had an effect on the mindset of people as a whole. Members of a certain group may become at risk because of the prejudgment notions.  Not everyone is a criminal, robbing banks and or up to no good based upon the color of their skin. No matter the differences everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. 

This is going to start a journey on how stereotyping has affected groups in the United States and different communities.

For years different cultures and communities have been hurt by the damages of stereotyping. Stereotyping is another form of racism. Stereotyping is not based upon the character of an individual. The media can have a positive or negative effect on the perception that is being viewed in world. However, many people are comfortable with living in fear or the unknown it keeps them trapped in the mind. Stereotyping is just another way of not having to build relationships with others. Stereotyping in the social media has caused mental health in the United States. This happens when negative stereotypes about their social group start to have anxiety. Also, this can affect work performance, personal and home life. 

According to the PEW Research Poll 

Anti-Bullying Laws in Michigan 

According to Stopbullying.gov " Michigan anti-bullying laws and regulations include the following definitions of bullying and cyberbullying: " Bullying" means any written verbal, or physical act, or any electronic communication, including, but not limited to cyberbullying, that is intended or that a reasonable person would know is likely to harm 1 or more pupils either directly or indirectly by doing any of the following: " Substantially interfering with educational opportunities, benefits, or programs of 1 of more pupils. (2) Adversely affecting the ability of a pupil to participate in or benefit from the school districts or public schools' educational programs or activities by placing the pupil in reasonable fear of physical harm or by causing substantial emotional distress. "Cyberbullying" means any electronic communication that it intended or that a is intended or that reasonable person would know is likely to harm 1 or more pupils either directly or indirectly by doing any of the following: (2) Adversely affecting the ability of a pupil to participate in or benefit from the school districts or public schools' educational programs or activities by placing the pupil in reasonable fear of physical harm by causing substantial emotional distress." 

Media has had a major effect on different communities and the mindsets of those groups of people. Stereotyping can affect someone mentally, emotionally and or spiritually everyone copes with situations differently. Some people are stronger in certain areas than others. We are all human beings and situations hurt more or less than others. 

According to The U.S. Department of Health Services "Additionally, 64% adolescents are "often" or "sometimes" exposed to hated-based content through social media. Studies have also shown a relationship between social media use and poor sleep quality, reduced sleep duration, sleep difficulties and depression among youth." 
If you or someone that you know is in need of help, there are a lot of different programs and resources if you need help. 

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PEW Research Center ( July-August 2018 study)

Laws in Michigan Anti-bullying laws. www.stopbullying.gov/resources/laws/michigan

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 

Article: Surgeon General Issues  New Advisory About Effects Social Media Use Has on Youth Mental Health ( published May 23, 2023) 

www.hhhs.gov 

United States Hotline In case you or someone you know need someone. 988 24/7 is here to help you.