The document discusses stereotyping and provides examples from a debate. [1] It gives two examples of why people stereotype: negative perceptions of youths and police profiling of young black males. [2] Stereotyping damages people by making them feel judged and like they have to fit into a group. [3] People stereotype others based on how they act, dress, and speak. [4] The media encourages stereotyping by focusing only on certain groups and spinning stories negatively. [5] Stereotyping cannot be fully stopped because people will always notice differences rather than similarities. [6] Attitudes can be improved by remembering our shared humanity and treating others with respect.