Unit 10 Activity 1

Unit 10 Activity 1: Self Image

Age/Generation: My generation is stereotyped as the generation that doesn't think for themselves. With new technological advances everywhere, my generation is looked at as being lazy and not accomplishing anything for ourselves. I think this also divides us from the generation before us, because they look at my upcoming generation as immature an unimaginative.

Gender: Even in the 21st century, women are still not held to the same standards as men. Women are definitely a power to be reckoned with in the work force, but men still hold "better" positions and tend to be unfairly favored over women. Plus, there is still an expectation that women stay home with children and do the housework. In school, some people look at girls and think that they are not as good as others, which is a perspective that needs to be changed, but nonetheless divides us as a whole.

Intelligence: Intelligence is highly regarded among many, but those who think they don't match up to your "smartness" tend to shy away from even getting to know you. Once you are classified as "smart" there becomes the expectation that you will do everything perfect and need mess up.

Athletic: Athleticism is one of the few categories that is more of a definer rather than a way of division. There is a healthy level of respect for those who have the ability to play sports and work out.

Personality: Being an extrovert is, in general, a positive trait because more people are willing to get to know you, which is definitely a plus to a person's self-image.