Stereotypes, unfortunately, are a common side-effect of societal perception of other individuals and groups. No
matter who you are, stereotypes & prejudices influence our thoughts and perceptions even if they are
unconscious.
Select a group from any culture, country, or society. Describe how stereotypes or prejudices against that group
might influence a health care practitioner during treatment. You can select a historical group (for example:
plague victims, AIDS patients from the early 1980s) or more recent (immigrants in detention centers or patients
with race specific illnesses such as sickle cell anemia or Tay-Sachs syndrome). Describe common stereotypes
of the group you selected. Dissect those stereotypes as to the potential impact they might have on treatment
options or decisions or care. Analyze how specific theories we learned about influence stereotypes, prejudice
and discrimination in the context of this scenario.