Stereotypes and Prejudice

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Stereotypes and Prejudice Part I Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each: • Race • Ethnicity • Religion • Gender • Sexual orientation • Age • Disability |Category |Stereotype 1 |Stereotype 2 |Stereotype 3 | |Gender |Weak/strong |Masculine/feminine |Protector/needs protecting | |Age |Quick/slow |Smart/losing it |Bad driver/good driver | |Race |Lazy/hard working |Poor/middle class |Smart/average | Part II What are the positive aspects of stereotypes, if any? One positive aspect of stereotypes is that if the stereotype is of a positive nature, often it draws a category of persons together and they live that stereotype. Another positive aspect of stereotypes is that a stereotype can bond a group or category of people together, causing them to either embrace or defy the stereotype. What are the negative aspects of stereotypes? One negative aspect of stereotypes is that they can be judgmental and limiting of persons as individuals. Persons can be judged by stereotypes and not allowed to just be who they are. There are negative things like racial profiling, and hate groups that develop around stereotypes. People can sometimes also begin to embrace and become the stereotypes in which they fall, given too much pressure or implication. Part III Define stereotypes and prejudice. What is the difference between stereotyping and prejudice? Use examples to illustrate the differences. Stereotypes are
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