Overcoming Stereotypes

Speaking of overcoming stereotypes, much of this thought process is learned… either from childhood, religion, upbringing, environment, etc. However, according to recent brain studies, it seems that we may be hard wired to stereotype!

Let’s review, reflect, and discuss:

Check out this article on how the brain responds when stereotyping…it is interesting to note that even when we are not making a stereotype verbally, we may be doing it subconsciously!

http://www.psychologicalscience.org/onlyhuman/2008/04/neurology-of-stereotypes_24.cfm

Let me know what you think!

• Share and discuss anything that stood out to you in the article.
• explain the differences among stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination and describe an error in thinking that helps to create stereotypes.