Stereotyping stems from ideological environments, not just individual self-interest

Evidence

We have argued that system-justification may over-ride motives to justify the positions or actions of the self or group, thus leading to negative stereotyping of the self or in-group and the high degree of consensuality of stereotypes. The review of selected evidence indicates that people often will make sense of existing states of affairs by assigning attributes to the self and others that are consonant with the roles or positions occupied by individuals and groups. Stereotypes appear to serve a system-justification function for their adherents such that prevailing systems of social arrangements are justified and reproduced. By acknowledging the importance of stereotyping as justification, we can begin to address the psychological basis of false consciousness. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2960 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Brazilians deny personal prejudice while overwhelmingly endorsing stereotyping beliefs — David Theo Goldberg, The Threat of Race: Reflections on…, 1794; Social role arrangement alone produces justifying stereotypes in both parties. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology: Key Readings, 2914; Stereotype content reflects shared cultural views rather than individual contact. — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 41 (+10 more)

Broader Connections

• People strategically select which stereotype to apply based on self-interest #complicates (0.85)
• Self-interest shifts which stereotype category gets applied #complicates (0.85)
• People stereotype themselves and their own groups to justify existing social arrangements #complicates (0.75) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2960