Question

List some of the problems created by fixing stereotypes.
reotypes?
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Stereotype threat is a situational predicament in which people are or feel themselves to be at risk of conforming to stereotypes about their social group.[1][2][3][4] It is purportedly a contributing factor to long-standing racial and gender gaps in academic performance.[5][6][7][8] Since its introduction into the academic literature, stereotype threat has become one of the most widely studied topics in the field of social psychology.[9]

Situational factors that increase stereotype threat can include the difficulty of the task, the belief that the task measures their abilities, and the relevance of the stereotype to the task. Individuals show higher degrees of stereotype threat on tasks they wish to perform well on and when they identify strongly with the stereotyped group. These effects are also increased when they expect discrimination due to their identification with a negatively stereotyped group.[10] Repeated experiences of stereotype threat can lead to a vicious circle of diminished confidence, poor performance, and loss of interest in the relevant area of achievement.[8] Stereotype threat has been argued to show a reduction in the performance of individuals who belong to negatively stereotyped groups.[11][12] Its role in affecting public health disparities has also been suggested.[13]