Title: Why Stereotypes are Harmful - Momentous Institute
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Why Stereotypes are Harmful
We all have stereotypes. But the reality is, they can be very harmful. Read on.
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Content: Others are just neutral such as assuming that people eat certain foods or share similar hobbies. But all of them are harmful. Here’s the reality about stereotypes: they contribute to a dysfunctional class system. According to Dr. Monnica Williams, both negative and seemingly positive stereotypes continue to keep people of color in a disadvantaged status. How can this be? Negative stereotypes are harmful to people of color because assumptions, rather than personalized information, can justify the denial of educational, employment, housing and other opportunities. Even so-called positive stereotypes can be harmful. Dr. Williams shares that stereotypes about athletic skill and musical abilities push African American youth away from college in favor of efforts to become athletes or entertainers, professions in which statistically speaking, the vast majority are destined to fail. One stereotype that is perpetuated and often not challenged is that “people of color are lazy”.