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QuizMultiple Choice

Challenging Stereotypes and Building Empathy

Question 9 • CA-Ethnic Studies

What is a stereotype?

Answer
A
a popular trend or fashion in a particular culture
B
a personal belief or opinion about an individual based on their actions
C
a widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular group of people
D
a factual and evidence-based understanding of a cultural group's practices

Explanation

A stereotype is a simplified generalization applied to a group of people, rather than a judgment based on knowing each person individually. Choice C describes a widely held but oversimplified belief about a particular group. It is not necessarily factual or supported by evidence.

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