But achieving such a goal is no simple matter. Survey of Selected U.S. Universities and Colleges Stereotypes can Lead to Bias and Discrimination People do not stereotype people they know. Stereotypes and prejudices are inculcated early by our family and society. When we understand that we all have cultures, we find more things in common than different. It s important to look at life from someone else s perspective.
Conflict occurs when opposing views meet.
That s why feedback is vital if relationships are to succeed. We all have biases and assumptions about people who are different that influence our interactions with them. Understanding and then changing these attitudes and behaviors is the first step toward creating a campus in which everyone succeeds. Because discrimination in today s society is often subtle, it is sometimes difficult to know what is okay and what is not. Discrimination may harm victims physically and emotionally.