Mixed stereotypes feel unproblematic because the two dimensions are separable

Evidence

Because these mixed stereotypes involve two separate dimensions, they are not psychologically inconsistent—one may view a group as warm but not competent (e.g., the elderly as nice but dotty) or as competent but not warm (e.g., Asians as cold but efficient) without experiencing discomfort. Furthermore, the functional perspective suggests that both envious and paternalistic stereotypes maintain the status quo and defend the position of societal reference groups. We hypothesize that many out-groups are stereotyped as high on either competence or warmth but low on the other, precisely because these combinations are functionally consistent for perceivers. — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 33

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Stereotypes’ two functions explain why they are both overgeneralized and illogical; Mixed stereotypes combine high competence with low warmth or vice versa — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 3; Positive and negative stereotype dimensions combine strategically to justify group hierarchies — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 9 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Mixed stereotypes combine high competence with low warmth or vice versa #exemplifies (0.88) — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 3
• Positive and negative stereotype dimensions combine strategically to justify group hierarchies #expands (0.80) — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 9
• Specific stereotype combinations elicit distinct prejudiced emotions toward out-groups. #expands (0.78) — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 15
• Stereotypes’ two functions explain why they are both overgeneralized and illogical #expands (0.75)
• A stereotype differs from an attitude by mixing beliefs with diverging evaluative valences. #qualifies (0.72) — Anthony G. Greenwald and Mahzarin R. Banaji, Implicit Social Cognition, 177