TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a short passage that conveys a stereotype or an anti-stereotype. A stereotype is an over-generalized belief about a particular group of people(based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, abilities, etc.). An anti-stereotype is an idea that goes against a common stereotype. You are expected to classify the passage into two classes: stereotype or anti-stereotype.
PROBLEM: Passage: She was afraid to ask who was selling the desk, since she found herself in the rich part of town.

SOLUTION: Anti-stereotype

PROBLEM: Passage: The studious boy twirled his pencil in his hand as he day dreamed.

SOLUTION: Anti-stereotype

PROBLEM: Passage: The poor person wore a jacket that was a hand down from his brother.

SOLUTION:
Stereotype