The conflict experienced between having to be a mother and having to be a wage earner simultaneously. As a result of the rumor, depositors rush to the bank to get their money. The initial rumor was false, but now it may be true that depositors can't get their money because of the run on the bank. The self-fulfilling prophecy helps maintain and perpetuate inequality on a societal level . Negative behavior will, in turn, provide justifications for a dominant group to continue a policy of disrespect.
Social structure helps in the formation and maintenance of expectations for both parties.
If one expects a certain kind of behavior from an individual, one may unconsciously create the conditions that fulfill expectations. For example, an athlete who thinks he is a loser, seldom wins. The 24 students were randomly assigned to two groups. Half were asked to play the role of prison guards. The other half were asked to play the role of prisoners.