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: When left unchecked, stereotypes may lead to discriminatory behavior. Acknowledging stereotypes, however, and the psychological impact they can have is the first step in breaking down those beliefs. How Stereotypes Are Formed
When you encounter someone, you make split-second judgments based on that individual’s appearance. Within an instant, your brain is trying to help you determine whether an individual is trustworthy and safe, or whether they likely pose some sort of emotional, social, or physical risk. And these judgments will affect how you feel and how you act. 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?