When Are Stereotypes Most Likely to Enable Discrimination

question 10

Multiple Choice

When are stereotypes most likely to enable discrimination?

• A) when stereotypes are widely held by the dominant group and others
• B) when stereotypes are based on gender rather than race
• C) when stereotypes are based on fact
• D) when stereotypes disproportionately affect one subordinate group

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