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: 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.” It’s important for individuals to consider how they categorize people into subtypes and what stereotypes they may hold about these groups in general. How Your Stereotypes Impact Your Emotions
The way you think about other people affects how you feel and how you behave. A person’s race may affect the emotional response you have when that individual: Walks past you
Sits next to you
Approaches you
Strikes up a conversation with you
Your emotional responses may range from anxiety and apprehension to relief or pity. How Stereotypes Influence Your Behavior
Your stereotypes affect how you behave as well.