Since a young age, we are used to being judged by society and it's not easy.
You were judged by a new game you played on your Game Boy. You were judged by your cool purple shoes with glitter that your grandmother just got you. You are judged by your old backpack that is almost falling into pieces.
You are judged by all you do, and also by what you don't do.
We are often judged by our looks, ethnicity, race, financial status and even our capability of completing a task. It's sad, but true.
The main problem with these misconceptions, is that we embrace the mass of people as an unit and not immediately look at them as individuals.
Not all Asians are bad at speaking English, good at math, look identical or are small in stature.
Not all black men are irresponsible, hyper sexual, good at sports or lazy.
Not all Muslims are terrorists, smelly, extremely wealthy or hateful towards others' beliefs.
Not all women are weak, bossy, emotional or slutty.
Not at Latinos are illegal immigrants, maintenance workers, bilingual or abusive.
Not all gay men have aids, have a good sense of fashion or are flaming drag queens.
Not all disabled people are helpless, useless, different or sick.
Not all Native Americans are mascots, animals, diseased or alcoholics.
Can we just live the life we want without worrying about others so much? No worrying about how others, the media and society perceives us.
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