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I grew up being taught that sterotypes are a myth. Everyone is the same. Boy I was in for a rude awakening

• andrepd 6y ago
  Regardless of how accurate it may or may not be, any blanked generalisation over millions of people is in fact useless for individual judgements. It is quite dehumanising as well, seeing it's people we're talking about. I've had people assume traits about me due to my place of birth. I did not like it one bit I can assure you, hence I strive not to do so with others.
  • wongarsu 6y ago
    It's also worth noting that the article found that national stereotypes are the exception from the rule and a very mixed bag (for examples Russians having somewhat correlating stereotypes of Finns, but Finns having completely false stereotypes of Russians). Political, racial, or gender stereotypes are pretty reliable (according to the article), but national stereotypes are better ignored.