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: Here are some examples: When you’re reviewing resumes, the candidates’ names may influence whether you contact them. Names that make you think someone is part of a certain group or race may attract you while other names may deter you. You might walk to the other side of the street when you see individuals from a certain group approaching you. You might choose a seat in class or when using public transportation based on what people look like. Microagressions
Stereotypes are also likely to lead to microaggressions. Here are some examples: Asking someone from another race where they are from as if to imply they must not be American. Saying, “You’re so articulate,” because you’ve stereotyped individuals of a particular race to be inarticulate. Assuming someone of a particular race has a certain occupation.