This week my book talked about a lot of different topics but I'm going to focus on stereotypes this week. We've all been labeled or stereotyped before whether it be by the way we look/dress, skin color, race/ethnicity, etc. And to be fair it sucks. In the story, Luis is labeled as a criminal, a thug, a cholo and many other things. His mistake was letting those who stereotyped him think they were right about him all along. Instead of fighting these labels and proving those people wrong, he gives in and tries to embrace it. He thinks his only choice is to become what everyone thinks his when he could do soooo much better. He could've been like his brother who made something of himself and against all odds was top of his class and even involved in extracurriculars like sports and music. Luis showed promise but instead of being who he wanted, he let himself become the thug and criminal everyone expected him to become. I think that stereotypes are made by ignorant people, and the only way to win against them is prove to them that they're wrong. Make something of yourself, and make sure it's what you WANT to be. Had Luis realized this sooner, he might've not ever joined a gang or gotten out sooner, and formulate his career at an earlier age.
*Some questions you can answer in the comments section: Have you ever been stereotyped or labeled before? How did that make you feel? What did you do about it?
This week's reading was relatively easy to read as well and I am falling a bit behind on my reading schedule with AP Tests and an upcoming chemistry test I am dreading but I am certain that after AP tests are over I will catch up. I wish I could be reading more but so little time and so many things to do.... Thanks for reading this week!!! :)