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How do people change to fit society's expectations?
In a research experiment done at Stanford University, students did poorly on a stereotyped test. However, when the same test was given without any negative stereotypes, the same students preformed well and equally.
The same study found learning of stereotype threat helps eliminate these issues.
Common stereotypes surround age, race, religion, and gender
How can we stop making assumptions about those around us?
Stereotyping tears people apart and enforces detrimental ideas
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People may only see what they are prepared to see, so be ready to view others as they are.
Sometimes we think and believe things to be true only because they are commonly believed
"Positive" stereotypes are often called counter-types, but are just as harmful
Is stereotyping taught?
New York University found 3 year old children all preformed equally and gaps were formed over years with race and gender
No, even whole nations are victims of stereotyping
Our first impression is what we are conditioned to believe, our second is our mind making a conscious decision.