When we are describing a person,using an adjective can suggest an attribute of that person (e.g.,Ben is Asian).However,using a noun to describe an individual implies a social group and membership of that group (e.g.,Ben is an Asian).The latter is likely to

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Using a noun to describe an individual implies membership of a social group, which can invoke stereotypic inferences. This can perpetuate assumptions and biases about the individual based on their group membership.

When We Are Describing a Person,using an Adjective Can Suggest