Test: Stereotypes, prejudices and structures of social inequality

Stereotypes are that arise when something unknown or something that is different from one’s own is pressed into . These preconceptions often arise unconsciously and can include positive, negative or neutral characteristics. The tendency to categorise is human and serves . They can be useful for processing but tend to overlook the individuality and diversity of people, distort reality and can have a significant impact on interactions, thinking and .
Stereotypes give rise to . These lead to a variety of problems such as , social tensions, conflicts and lack of equal opportunities. Stereotypes and prejudices always allow conclusions to be drawn about the limited and knowledge of those who possess them. The awareness that, for example, stereotypes are also formed in relation to oneself or one’s own culture can help to understand other perspectives, recognise and prevent prejudice.
means that certain groups are ascribed (negative) characteristics on the basis of their supposed cultural affiliation. Anti-racist education therefore warns against the so-called of culturalisation: cultural-racist stereotypes cover up the actual causes of social conflicts, giving rise to anger and protest, which leads to a renewed stereotyping of this behaviour.
Intersectionality describes the overlapping (intersection) and simultaneity of different categories of social such as class, ‘race’/ethnicity or gender.