Joe believes that females cannot be pilots and opposes the military's use of women in combat. It is his belief that females are not strong enough, emotionally and physically, to perform the duties that are required to fly fighter jets. Joe's belief that women are weak is ____.

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Joe's belief that women are weak is a stereotype, which is an oversimplified belief or idea about a group of people that may not be true. Stereotypes can lead to discrimination and negative behaviors, but in this case, Joe's belief is specifically a stereotype about women.

Joe Believes That Females Cannot Be Pilots and Opposes the Military's