When we categorise others, we see them through the lens of the relevant ingroup or outgroup prototype-we view them as members of a group, not as unique idiosyncratic individuals. This is referred to as:

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Depersonalisation refers to the process of seeing and interacting with others primarily as members of a group rather than as unique individuals. This occurs when we categorize people into groups, leading us to perceive them through the lens of the group's characteristics or stereotypes, rather than acknowledging their individual traits and qualities.

When We Categorise Others, We See Them Through the Lens