Question

Rachel, an American believes that all Indians have a strange accent. What does this statement convey?

• A. A common belief
• B. A common stereotype
• C. An over-simplified opinion
• D. An unjustified opinion

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B A common stereotype
C An over-simplified opinion
D An unjustified opinion

Stereotypes are unjustified and over-simplified opinions about others. It does not respect the uniqueness of individuals and their abilities. Stereotypes are created and fixed as images of other people.