slanted – adj. angled; to not be level

stereotype – n. an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic

teenager – n. someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

bigotry – n. behavior of someone who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group)

shun - to avoid (someone or something)

discouraging – adj. causing loss of hope or confidence

cruel – adj. used to describe people who hurt others and do not feel sorry about it

positive – adj. thinking that a good result will happen; hopeful or optimistic