Susan's grandfather has very traditional values. He believes that a woman's place is in the home, not in the workforce. Later in her own life, Susan has remained unmarried, she has started her own successful business, and her grandfather says he is proud of her. When Susan tries to use herself as an example of why her grandfather should change his mind about the role of women in society, he just pats her on the shoulder and says ""You are the exception my dear."" Susan's grandfather is engaging

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Susan's grandfather is engaging in subtyping, which is the process of creating a new stereotype or category to account for individuals or groups of individuals who do not fit an existing stereotype. He sees Susan as an exception to his traditional beliefs about women and creates a new category for her, rather than changing his overall belief.

Susan's Grandfather Has Very Traditional Values