4/20 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.

 Response: In the film, the stereotype of black people having AIDS impacts the main characters Identity because he is bullied for it. Even though he certainly isn't sick, he still wears the mask and acts as if he is sick. This shows how a stereotype and single story can affect how someone understands an entire group of people as we can see in the film when they boy is concerned he really has AIDS because of the bullying.

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