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: Many of your stereotypes were developed when you were a child. Here’s how some generalizations about race can likely be formed: When your teachers showed you famous scientists and historical figures, what race were most of the examples? When you watched crime stories on the news, what race did you see most often? How did your parents talk and interact with people of other races? How did your family treat people who were the same race as them? Who were your childhood heroes? What race were most of your favorite sports figures? Were the entrepreneurs, celebrities, and musicians you liked mostly a certain race? How do advertisers portray certain races?