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Stereotyping Affects School Culture
How does stereotyping affect school’s culture? It affects school culture by making them someone they are not. It makes the individual feel they have to pretend or act differently. Everyone stereotypes, it's not always a bad thing but when it does, it leaves long-lasting effects. It groups an individual to just one thing, a jock, singer, nerd. They are allowed to be a pro on and off the playing field without being judged.
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