The issue of racial profiling has been a controversial topic in the United States for many years, and it was particularly widespread after the events of September 11, 2001. When an individual engages in profiling and assumes that one person must possess certain qualities because of their race or ethnicity, (s)he is engaging in _______.

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Stereotyping is the act of making assumptions about individuals or groups based on their perceived characteristics, which can include race or ethnicity. Racial profiling is a form of stereotyping that involves assuming that someone has certain qualities or characteristics because of their race or ethnicity. Discrimination is the act of treating someone unfairly because of their membership in a particular group, which can include race or ethnicity, but it is not the same as stereotyping. Attributing and social loafing are unrelated concepts that do not apply to this situation.

The Issue of Racial Profiling Has Been a Controversial Topic