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.

The main character was a mixed African American Japanese who quickly got misjudged by color of skin by his Japanese light skinned peers and the kids often started bullying him because of how different he was from them calling him sick and saying he had AIDS. Stereotypes can impact one's way of identity and belonging if they easily get influenced. Stereotypes can make it hard for someone to try to fit in if people make it harder for the person to try. 

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