Fred Nwaozor The last time I checked, one of the disturbing tendencies that has continued to characterise human relationships in contemporary society remained the habit of stereotyping people based on their physical appearance, manner of dressing, choice of words, accent, or general manner of expression. Sadly, many people have developed the tendency to form definite opinions about others without making any meaningful effort to understand their personalities, intellectual capacities, backgrounds, values, or circumstances. This attitude, which often reflects shallow thinking and a lack of emotional intelligence, has continued to influence how people relate to one another. Societal stereotyping is, essentially, the practice of assigning particular characteristics, attitudes, behavioural patterns, or social identities to individuals based on superficial observations or preconceived notions. It is the tendency to conclude that someone is irresponsible becau...