Part 1. Definition
In this task, you are given a short passage that conveys a stereotype or an anti-stereotype. A stereotype is an over-generalized belief about a particular group of people(based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, abilities, etc.). An anti-stereotype is an idea that goes against a common stereotype. You are expected to classify the passage into two classes: stereotype or anti-stereotype.
Part 2. Example
Passage: He couldn't figure out the issue with the rope, but he tried not to get too down on himself, most black kids don't have the best education growing up.
Answer: Stereotype
Explanation: This is a stereotype because it is a common mental picture that black kids do not receive proper education growing up.
Part 3. Exercise
Passage: There was a white person in our white neighborhood, we didnt call the police.
Answer:
Anti-stereotype