Stereotyping

By Juliana C. M. de Oliveira and Josh Arras

WOMEN

Yvette Higgins
Considered one of the best water polo players in the world

BLONDES

Hillary Clinton
Current Secretary of State

AFRICAN DESCENDANTS

Nelson Mandela
South African Politician

JEWISH PEOPLE

Albert Einstein
Arguably the Biggest Contributor Ever to Modern Physics

AMERICAN PEOPLE

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Civil Rights Icon

ASIANS

Margaret Cho
Comedian

Old People

Stereotypes
Generalizations Sets of characteristics given to a group Many basis Easily recognized simplifications Subconscious

How Are They Formed?

Simplification Psychological ordering Classifications for easier understanding

How Can They Be Positive?

Facilitate our understanding of the world Can identify people with positive traits Allows us to grow up in a more simplified universe

How Can They Be Negative?

Stop us from getting to know the real people Usually are negative in nature Give us expectations about people Can be offensive Can lead a manager to make bad choices in leading its employees

Stereotyping In The Workplace

Multinational Workplace

Ways to Overcome Stereotyping Workplace

Ways to Overcome Stereotypes Personal Lives

Questions?