what is label it?

what’s label it? Labels are for jeans and jars. And they're used on people too... But what do they mean and why do we use them? Labels can feel like oppressive stereotypes, or they can be a source of pride and comfort. Finding a group to identify with is sometimes an important part of the process of defining who you are--but defining anyone solely by the way they look, what they believe, or something they like or do is usually an insult to the many dimensions that make up a person. What's in a name? A LOT! Have a look at where some labels came from and where they're going...

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[New New]

I think ones who claim not to be racist are. If you wouldn't dare say something in the preasance of the person or group of people that it's aimed towards, you probably should not be saying it. I respect a person if they come out and say something. Atleast then you know where they're coming from. But ones who pretned to not be "racist" and claim "it's the way I was raised" are the ones you need to watch. Even if one was raised in that environment, when your able to think for yourself, you know when things are wrong or offensive. you should be offended. Nad honestly you need to evaluate marrying him because do you want your childrens minds being clouded with ignorance.

[Meli]

I'm wondering what anyone thinks about this? This morning my fionce made a comment about how he doesn't like most rap music. Except he didn't say "rap music" he said "spear chucking nigger" music. I was very upset. My fionce is usually a very respctful person and openly expresses that he is not racist. And I have seen first hand that he does indeed show respect to all people individually and doesn't pass judgement. I asked him why he would say something like that. He just said he wants to talk the way he talks, it's the way he was raised, and to him it doens't mean anything, and no african american people were around so it doesn't matter. My fionce and I are both caucasian. I suppose he thinks that I don't have a right to be offended because I'm not african american. My question is: do labels matter if the people/person they are directed at are not present? or is it wrong to use labels like these at any time based on principle? does a person who is respectful to people when they are present and has friends with people of all different races, and never actually judges an individual person based on race have the right to say "meaningless comments" and claim to not be racist? Do I personally have the right to be upset/uncomfortable and/or tell him not to say them?

[sequoia]

well i get labeled tatally different things all the time..i just wear wat i feel like,not just to try and get some 'look'..i think people just label people because they are scared of anything they cant understand,so if they fit them into a steritype they feel like they know you because every1 in that goup is the same..which isnt true..

[Dena]

Hey, Ryan. I have tons of friends and I'm still labeled. Don't judge.

[Ryan]

Haha you must be all freaks at your school or something. People don't label you if you are friends with a lot of different people. I am friends with the so called ghettos, bitches, preps, jocks, emos, fags, gays, geeks, players and fuckers. If you need any hep with this shit, haha sucks for you.

[Brookley]

Lables:
the unhappy make labels.
its natural to judge.
but emo, scene, prep, ect..
are just words to make the people saying them feel better.
lets grow up..
stop calling names like 2nd graders
and close the mouth..
anybody agree??

[Dena]

Hey, Pam. Some of us can't help who we are. It ain't always our fault when someone calls us a name and it sticks with us. So, do NOT say that it is. Yeah, I went there!!!!!!!

[MeaganMorgan]

OMG labels are so NOT cool! People think they can label you cause their "COOL" thats wrong. You are your own person! Be who you are and don't let anyone tell you other wise!

[Pam]

All you people complaning about being labeled emo or scene, its YOUR OWN FAULT. If you are wearing insane amounts of eyeliner oddly choped hair dyed random colors, of COURSE people are going to label you like that,its human nature to put them into a category at first sight, and don't act like you have never labeled anybody, because everybody has. If it really pisses you off the much then stop dressing like that.

[Pam]

All you people complaning about being labeled emo or scene, its YOUR OWN FAULT. If you are wearing insane amounts of eyeliner oddly choped hair dyed random colors, of COURSE people are going to label you like that,its human nature to put them into a category at first sight, and don't act like you have never labeled anybody, because everybody has. If it really pisses you off the much then stop dressing like that.

[Dena]

Dating labels? Here's my question: do you guys know any dating labels?

[Dena]

I'm always been known as the friend. These labels are mean. I mean, once you're called something mean, that's you're known as for the rest of your school life. Sometimes, it sticks with you.

[Dena]

I'm always been known as the friend. These labels are mean. I mean, once you're called something mean, that's you're known as for the rest of your school life. Sometimes, it sticks with you.

[X cass X]

i hate the stereotypes so called emo kids and scene kids get b/c of the clothes they wair or b/c there different then everyone else. and not all so called emo's and scene kids dress the same there are tuns of emos and scene kids at my school heck im one of the so called emo kids and each one of us has our own style. so fuck all you haters out there!!

[Ellie]

I'm quiet and people say i never smile (i do!!) and one boy says I am Depressed.
I am kind of an emo-ey scene.It is not fair to call people depressed it is a serious mental illness

[Lara]

Well, my name is lara and i am very different from most african american girlz. I am 13 years old and i am going to be talking about the word BITCH. Oh c'mon, u know that we all use it! LOLZ]] you know, like when you get into an argument with your so called "friend" and u call each other a BITCH". yeah, just to let you know, we weren't born a female dog!!""

[courtney]

i'm quiet but i don't kno wat people label me as i mean one of my friends say i'm quiet but preppy.

[tavii b]

i'm not really into labels. they really dont mean anything to me, so call me wat you want it doesn't mean anything plus i heard it all before

[mia]

even though i don't like being labled, i admit that i label people. i think that its almost impossible not to have a first impression of someone and most of the time it is negative.

[Shello]

One sunny day, when i was walking my way to school, i got labelled by a bunch of asian wanna-be tbs. They think they're all that but emos are way better !

I LOVE EMOS!!!!

[Morgan]

Some people at my school have labeled me a stuck up snob. I'm quiet and only talk when I have something to say. So they think that I think I'm better than everybody else. My friends know me better of course, and they know that I'm easy to get along with, I'm smart (not a geek, nerd, or freak), and i like to be "preppy" sometimes. I'm not all one things all of the time. And I really don't think that really anyone can be one thing all the time. Sometimes labels help, such as if someone is smart like another girl was talking about, but calling someone a snob or a bitch, when you don't even know them just isn't right.

[Kyri]

I hate how people give me a label like dumb and stuff because im a cheerleader and gymnast. Or a poseur because i listen to music like Story of The Year and Anberlin but dont dress that way so they think i can't like them, because i dont dress like the normal people that listen to that kind of music. Which makes me even madder because they label those people "scene" or "emo" just because of the music they listen to. Which are two totally different things. If you dont know the difference than....stop labeling people that. ok good. :]

[Azucena]

I hate when people label me..
come on.. i dress nice..
i wear things from forever 21. i don't go for a "look"... i just get the things i like..
and people still call me a "punker" or "emo"
My bf calls me a "hipster"
which i think is stupid.

[Rakia]

I am a really different African American female. I have multi-heritage, and I am who I am and don't really try to think about it or hate it when I do. I can't stand the thought of dressing or being like people around me. I have my own style and my owns ways and I'm just me. Feel me? Anyways, this labeling thing has gotten completely out of hands. I don't get it. People will always try to label you as something regardless of if they believe it themselves. It is always people trying to devalue your worth. Some times it can be very hard to ignore. I know that and all, but the main thing is t hat you know that you need to stay true to yourselfs so if you decide to stay true to yourself, comment about it, or simply just ignore it nothing can break you. I am trying my best to not care what other people think, not care what other people say, love myself, and live without friends(of course, I have friends but not a lot LOL! mostly associates & acquaintices). People can't stand the fact that I am different, pretty, a diva, down to earth, a queen, and just me. I don't care what they say or at least not try to. Whenever somebody label you, just stay true to you. While they are labeling you, you are probably doing the exact same thing about them. It is alright and all good. People can take everythang that you have, but they can never take away your truth. The question is always: Can they handle mine/yours.

[HeatherNicolee.]

Honestly, lebels are just names. why worry qabout what other people say. I get called scene. or people say im asian...when fact is i may wear colored skinny jeans. long black hair...i look like them famouse scene people on myspace. doesnt mean anything and im not asian. labels are just opinions, people just need to learn to ignore them. or fight back of they are unnessacsary, fact is people will always call you names