Title: Why Stereotypes are Harmful - Momentous Institute
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Why Stereotypes are Harmful
We all have stereotypes. But the reality is, they can be very harmful. Read on.
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Content: We might like rock and roll as well as classical music. But when we think about other people, particularly people who are a different race from us, we often have a harder time understanding that complexity. So we put people into categories and thus – stereotypes are formed. Many stereotypes are negative, such as assuming that certain people are lazy, criminal or poor. Some are seemingly positive, such as assuming that people are athletic, religious or musically inclined. Others are just neutral such as assuming that people eat certain foods or share similar hobbies. But all of them are harmful. Here’s the reality about stereotypes: they contribute to a dysfunctional class system. According to Dr. Monnica Williams, both negative and seemingly positive stereotypes continue to keep people of color in a disadvantaged status.