StereoHYPE

There is an infamous trend
That has been around for years.
Like a permanent marker,
I fear it will never disappear.

When an individual takes a glance at a divergent type,
Our brain naturally puts them into a box.
Are we going to let a rash speculation
Determine our long-term actions towards our own population?

What is the hype
Behind stereotypes?
Why judge or assess
Those you haven’t even met?

What is the steroHYPE
Behind boxing a type?
A faith, a culture,
A race, a gender?

What is the steroHYPE,
Behind the bricks of ignorance,
Paved with the cement of arrogance,
Constructing a wall of prejudice?

A human being,
Same blood as you or me.
It is now I realize
We are our own worst enemy.

The truth is we cannot stop
No, we WILL not stop.
The brain's way of keeping us safe is through guesstimations.
Picking up on common factors to simplify our rationalizations.

However, is it true that there is no feasible solution?
False!
We do control our actions.

Reacting to a stereotype
Is an offensive injustice.
It denies of opportunity
And limits discussion.

Acting on such a prejudice really goes against science
When we learn the Scientific Method we repeat
Observe, research, hypothesize, test, analyze, conclude.
But stereotypes are merely a hypothesis, no actuality

A world rooted in hate can still be nourished with love,
Bearing fruits of struggle and determination that we must overcome.
Sometimes we overlook the reality that struggles harvests
Triumph which will soon plant the seeds of success and self-reliance.

Deflate
Eradicate
Dissipate
Communicate

We must educate future generations about acceptance,
Give them more consciousness
So they never act on a few seconds.
Replace the boxes with understanding and a dash of awareness.

A human being,
Same blood as you or me.
It is now I realize,
We each have the power to change society.