According to Sociologists, What Are the Societal Consequences of Stereotypes

question 49

Multiple Choice

According to sociologists, what are the societal consequences of stereotypes?

• A) There are none; stereotypes have no real impact in the social world.
• B) They teach us to appreciate diversity across groups.
• C) We often negatively pre-judge people based on stereotypes.
• D) They allow us to quickly identify important traits in others.

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