Apr 20

 Prompt: The short film Born With It shows how stereotypes can shape the way people see others and even how individuals see themselves. Reflect on the main character’s experience and explain how stereotypes impacted his identity and sense of belonging. Then, connect this to a broader idea: how can stereotypes influence the way a culture or group is understood by others? Use specific examples from the film to support your response.

In Born With It, the main character is judged by stereotypes. People expect him to act a certain way, which makes him feel like he doesn’t belong. This affects how he sees himself. This shows that stereotypes can make people misunderstand whole groups by assuming everyone is the same.

Stereotypes affect the character’s identity and how others see him.


Stereotypes are harmful because they stop people from seeing others as individuals.

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