Which of the Following Behaviours Indicates Stereotyping

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviours indicates stereotyping?

• A)Meeting Mandeep for the first time, Talia is curious about the intricate henna drawings that cover Mandeep's hands. She asks if they mean anything and listens attentively as Mandeep explains the importance of henna in Indian wedding ceremonies.
• B)Talia has invited her new neighbours over for dinner. Knowing that they have recently immigrated from Sudan, and guessing that they are Muslim, she prepares a meal with no pork in it.
• C)Talia tells her friends that she doesn't want to visit the United States because "Americans are so loud and obnoxious all the time."
• D)Canadians are known for their tendency to apologize frequently.
• E)Sasha's school principal has requested that this year teachers wish their students "happy holidays" rather than "merry Christmas" in an effort to demonstrate inclusiveness.

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