Question

Which of the following is not true for stereotypes?

Options

• In a country such as India, many of these stereotypes are partly colonial creations.

• They are flexible characterisations of a group of people.

• Stereotypes are often applied to ethnic and racial groups and to women.

• Prejudices are often grounded in stereotypes.

Answer 1

They are flexible characterisations of a group of people.

Explanation:

Stereotypes are rigid and oversimplified characterizations of groups, not flexible, and they often lead to biased and prejudiced views.