Positive stereotypes may also induce perceived threat

Evidence

Although negative stereotypes have been identified as predictors of perceived threat and outgroup attitudes, the possibility that positive stereotypes may also be threatening has been relatively unexplored. — Blake M. Riek, Eric W. Mania, and Samuel L. Gaertner, Intergroup Threat and Outgroup Attitudes, 153

Categorization

• SEED: An article angle on how flattering stereotypes (model minority, athleticism) still function as threat-laden tools of hierarchy maintenance.
• XREF: connects to: Stereotypes and identification precede threats, whose attitude effects run through emotions. — Blake M. Riek, Eric W. Mania, and Samuel L. Gaertner, Intergroup Threat and Outgroup…, 149; Perceived threat, not just difference, drives stigma toward varied outgroups — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice: Fifty Years…, 337; Positive stereotypes can justify subordination more effectively than negative ones — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology: Key Readings, 2956 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Positive stereotypes can justify subordination more effectively than negative ones #complicates (0.78) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2956
• Perceived symbolic and tangible threats drive prejudice toward stigmatized groups #corroborates (0.75) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 337
• Perceived threat, not just difference, drives stigma toward varied outgroups #corroborates (0.72) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 337