Title: Harmful Psychological Effects of Racial Stereotyping
Headings: Harmful Psychological Effects of Racial Stereotyping
Harmful Psychological Effects of Racial Stereotyping
How Stereotypes Are Formed
Racial Subtype Stereotypes
How Your Stereotypes Impact Your Emotions
How Stereotypes Influence Your Behavior
Microagressions
Being Stereotyped Affects Decision-Making
Being Stereotyped Can Lead to Self-Stereotyping
Building Awareness

Content: Who tends to appear in magazines or advertisements as the ideal standard of beauty? Do you see certain types of people being portrayed as smart? Wealthy? Healthy? The media messages you receive as well as the interactions you have with others influence how you view people based on their race. What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean? Racial Subtype Stereotypes
When most people think of racial stereotypes, they think of an entire race being grouped together. But research shows we tend to categorize people according to their subtype. 2 ﻿
For example, someone might have a very different stereotype of “Black men” versus “Black women.” Other subtypes might include “Black athletes” or “White businessmen.”