When people from one culture view those in another culture through the lens of a stereotype, they are in effect discounting the individual differences within the other culture.

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Stereotypes are oversimplified generalizations about a particular group of people. When people rely on stereotypes to make judgments about other cultures, they are failing to recognize that each individual within a culture is unique and may not fit the stereotype. This can lead to misunderstandings and prejudice.

When People from One Culture View Those in Another Culture