When you say „Men are good at science”, do I hear you say that women are not? Consequences of comparative formats in messages about social groups KU Leuven
Stereotypes are beliefs about social groups and their differences from other groups, such as the belief that old people are wiser than young people or that women are more emotional than men. While stereotypes can help us make sense of a complex world, understand others better, and often make it easier to interact with strangers, they can also distort perceptions of oneself and others, disadvantage groups, and enhance prejudice and inequality. ...