IDENTITY:Gangs, Cliques, Stereotypes

How do we judge people based on their looks, occupation, age, gender, or ethnicity?

Nerd/Well-likedProbably smart, might be funny, may have a few friends, but not popular, immature

Nerd because of the shape of his face and his glasses

Past experience

Hair and style of shirt

CheerleaderPreppy and PopularAnnoying, fakeHas a warm smileMost cheerleaders are preppy and popular

Emo, Dark and eyeliner…really? Scary, goth, bad, sexy, closed off, daring, odd, sensitive, gay

Emo: looks really dark and closedScary: hair and eyesGoth: black hair, eyeliner, shirtBad: tattooDaring: doesn’t try to fit in with the crowdSensitive/emoEyeliner and makeup, Hair, skin is way too perfect, puts too much time into himself

Tough and Dumb, Tomboys, Rude/Mean, Athletic and weirdLook tough because they’re football playersGirl’s face looks blankGirls don’t play footballPast experienceGirl doesn’t fit inGuys will never accept girls to be on their football team

Too much makeup, scene (emo), creepy, fun, girly but sadScene: like emo, but colorful, pink hairCreepy: not happy, but wearing really colorful thingsFun: colors are fun!Girly, but sad: pink, but mad/sadGirly girls are annoying.

Rich KidsSmart, School cafeteria, bad to the bone. Jocks, gay? Stuck upLook like the SocsWearing really expensive clothesWearing a uniformThese are the kids that start fights. Look bad, but they’re sissies.CliquesRun the schoolJocks run the schoolEnglandScarf, hand on the other guy’s shoulder, hairdo, bright white pantsRalph Lauren ModelsWhen you look at those kind of people, they look really pristine and spend a lot of time and money.

Recluse, shytired or grieving, upset, alone., Sick, depressedBody language, curled up, hugging her kneesDaydream lookSad eyes, lost, somberSomeone made fun of her, so she went and sat in the cornerHospital clothes?Eyes, staring, blank look on face