Stereotypes can hold logically contradictory attributions against the same group

Evidence

The same perceiver may criticize Jews (or Asians, or whomever) at one convenient moment for being inherently “clannish” and at other times for intrusively forcing themselves upon others. — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 1371 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

  • XREF: connects to: People readily hold mutually contradictory conspiracy beliefs simultaneously. — Anna Merlan, Republic of Lies, 94; Cultural out-group stereotypes yield a two-by-two grid with only welfare recipients purely derogated. — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 238; A stereotype differs from an attitude by mixing beliefs with diverging evaluative valences. — Anthony G. Greenwald and Mahzarin R. Banaji, Implicit Social Cognition: Attitudes,…, 177 (+7 more)

Broader Connections