Olivia and Raven talk about negative and “positive” stereotypes, perceiving marginalized communities in the context of misconceptions, and the conflict of being yourself and avoiding stereotypical tendencies.

 

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Discussion Summary:

01:05: Topic intro.

02:48: Defining stereotype, and explaining negative and positive stereotypes.

05:46: Consequences of positive stereotypes.

12:27: The internal conflict regarding stereotypes and being yourself, and misconceptions influencing people’s perceptions.

27:16: Feeling responsible for influencing misconceptions, and the greatest problem with stereotypes.

30:10: Outro.

 

Episode Referenced:

Are The Helpless Disabled People Ruining It For All of Us?

https://isquared.podbean.com/e/are-the-helpless-disabled-people-ruining-it-for-all-of-us/