Teacher: 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.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? If you are still confused, see the following 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.
Solution: Stereotype
Reason: This is a stereotype because it is a common mental picture that black kids do not receive proper education growing up.

Now, solve this instance: Passage: The elderly couple were open minded and supportive of ideals belonging to the progressive left.
Student:
Stereotype