Ethan's friends always look to him for help with science and math questions.When he asks why,one boy responds: "Because Asians are so smart." Ethan is a victim of what?

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Ethan is experiencing stereotyping, as he is being judged based on the assumed traits of his racial group (being smart). While racial prejudice may also be a factor, the primary issue here is the stereotype. Scapegoating involves blaming a person or group for problems or issues, and there is no indication of that in this scenario.

Ethan's Friends Always Look to Him for Help with Science