And, most important, they are consistent with our perception mode. In objective world, nothing is good or bad. It s only our evaluation that makes it positive or negative. They are there. Something negative happens not because somebody s stereotype is bad, but because it s not morally acceptable or consistent with adequate behavior.
People change over time, so does their understanding of the world.
Consequently, their stereotypes need to be reviewed and reevaluated. And, most important, checked by reality. This is where the influence of stereotypes should stop, and the common sense should rule. Only reality can verify if those stereotypes are true. Next encounter, modified stereotypes And again, we need verification.