Stereotypes

Stereotypes and Biases – Do teachers change when they become aware of them ?

Stereotypes are over-generalized representations of characteristics of certain groups. They allow for easier and efficient processing of information, but they may cause biased judgment or even discrimination against particular groups. In addition, discrimination may lead to self-fulfilling prophecies by influencing the behavior of discriminated groups in the direction of the stereotypes. If individuals become aware … Continue reading →