Stereotypes in Society

Because people create a concept of them based on what they see, not who they really are.

All men like sports and women are not as strong as men.

They could feel ashamed of doing activities they like but are against stereotypes.

<p>Harm, poor performance in activities, and health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Learn not to judge and prejudge people based on stereotypes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People are more likely to be aggressive, exhibit a lack of self-control, have trouble making good decisions, and over-indulge in unhealthy foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good stereotypes can lead to new problems like sexism and racism, causing harm to individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study revealed that exposure to a positive stereotype ('good at athletics') led participants to have stronger negative beliefs about black people compared to exposure to a negative stereotype ('prone to violence').</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stereotypes create a misconception of how people from different cultures, religions, or countries are, leading to discrimination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adichie warns about the danger of a single story, emphasizing the importance of not viewing individuals or cultures through a single, often biased, narrative.</p> Signup and view all the answers