When challenging stereotypes, why is empathy considered more effective than sympathy?

Empathy means trying to understand another person’s feelings and point of view by imagining their experience. That helps challenge stereotypes, which rely on broad assumptions rather than understanding individuals. Sympathy can express concern, but it does not necessarily involve seeing the situation from the other person’s perspective. Therefore, the correct choice is C: empathy allows one to step into another’s shoes and understand their perspective.

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