Stereotypes; SG#3

Why do people stereotype? Is it to make them feel better about themselves and their social status? Or are people really that shallow that they have to stereotype someone by the way they dress, behave, and who they hang out with? Most people wouldn't expect me to be a cheerleader just because of my physic. I'm not short with blond hair, blue eyes, and a rocking body. I'm tall, with an average body, brown eyes and brown hair. People look at me and automatically assume that I am either a volleyball player or a basketball player. Even in high school I was looked at differently because I wasn't your 'A-typical' cheerleader. I had lots of friends. I didn't judge people right off the bat. I let their personality and who they were affect my view of that person. If there was less stereotyping in the world, maybe there would be world peace!! Ha Ha.