Shauna asks Larissa "What are you?" as a way to determine her racial and ethnic background.Shauna acts surprised when Larissa says she is Jewish.Which term would you use to describe this scenario?

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Shauna's question assumes that one's racial and ethnic background can be determined simply by looking at them, which is a form of stereotyping. Her surprise at Larissa's response suggests that she had a preconceived notion of what a Jewish person looks like, further confirming the stereotype.

Shauna Asks Larissa "What Are You?" as a Way to Determine