Interacting with people from other backgrounds is more likely to minimise stereotyping when these people have equal status with you throughout the interaction.

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When people from different backgrounds interact with each other on equal grounds, there is a greater chance of breaking down stereotypes and promoting understanding and tolerance towards each other. When there is a power imbalance or one group is seen as superior or inferior, stereotypes and prejudices are more likely to reinforce.

Interacting with People from Other Backgrounds Is More Likely to Minimise