When are stereotypes most likely to enable discrimination?
A) when stereotypes are widely held by the dominant group and others
B) when stereotypes are based on gender rather than race
C) when stereotypes are based on fact
D) when stereotypes disproportionately affect one subordinate group

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When stereotypes are widely held by the dominant group and others, they are more likely to enable discrimination because they create a shared understanding that certain groups are inferior and deserve to be treated differently.

When Are Stereotypes Most Likely to Enable Discrimination