Just Because: The Stereotype Poem

Just because I’m black does not mean does not mean I'm inferior,

I’m not meant to be treated like I’m subhuman

Just because I’m a woman does not mean I’m a sex object,

I do have a brain you know.                                                                                                                                     Just because I’m a black woman does not mean I’m ugly,

Black is beautiful.

Just because my hair is natural does not mean I stopped wearing deodorant,

I do practice good hygiene, you know.

Just because I’m an American does not mean I’m arrogant,

No culture is less than or greater than.

Just because I’m an African-American does not mean I’m angry.

I do have things to be happy about.

Just because I’m a Christian does mean judgmental,

I’m not God.

Then stereotypes I mention are just what society thinks of me.

However, that’s society problem and not mine.

I mean I’m not perfect,

I’m human after all!

That’s all that matters.