Title: Stereotypes: A Big Problem in Our Modern Society | by Jorge Robles | Collection of Essays | Medium
Headings: Stereotypes: A Big Problem in Our Modern Society
Stereotypes: A Big Problem in Our Modern Society
Content: Some of the negatives effects are harm, poor performance in different activities, and even health problems. According to the article “Long-term Effects of Stereotyping” published in psychcentral.com, Rick Nauert argues how people can be affected by stereotypes even after being exposed to them. Nauert based his arguments based on a study of the University of Toronto that shows how people get hurt because of stereotypes, and how it could affect their performance in different task. “ People are more likely to be aggressive after they’ve faced prejudice in a given situation. They are more likely to exhibit a lack of self-control. They have trouble making good, rational decisions. And they are more likely to over-indulge on unhealthy foods” says Michael Inzlicht, who led the research. This demonstrates how individuals are affected in a negative way because of negative stereotypes. But not only bad stereotypes cause negative effects in individuals. Good stereotypes can also be harmful and cause new problems.