Stereotypes

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Stereotypes are when we try to use Mental shortcuts enable faster learning through analogies and simplification to gain information about a person without having to invest time and energy in getting to know them.

Explanation

We infer (real or imagined) qualities of the group on the individual Diversity of perspectives strengthens decision-making and understanding, or group together people based on (real or imagined) shared qualities Distinguishing appearance from authentic substance reveals hidden conflicts. This is a built-in mechanism in our mind designed to make our social awareness easier, and less costly on the brain.

Stereotypes can also be self inflicted. Like a Belief alone can produce real effects, if we believe the stereotypes of the group we are a member of, it might become true (for us).

Why it matters

Stereotypes are usually negative, and lead to a Group membership biases perception and shapes intergroup hostility mentality, where we dehumanize and create negative stereotypes on members of the other group.

Examples

For example, if girls believe that they are bad at math, then they will actually perform worse than man.

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