Hiroki is a talented manager, but never displayed a particular aptitude for handling numbers; therefore it surprised him when a supervisor recommended him for a project that involved an understanding of accounting practices. When he asked the boss why she had recommended him, she said "Well, you know, you're good with numbers, so I figure it'll be easy for you to pick up the rest." Then Hiroki understood what had happened: because he was Asian American, she assumed that he would be good at math. Though this might seem like a compliment, it was actually an example of
A) stereotyping.
B) racism.
C) affirmative action.
D) cohesiveness.
E) hate speech.
A) stereotyping.
Explanation: Stereotypes usually are negative or condescending. Women may be stereotyped as not dedicated to their careers, and older workers may be viewed as incapable and unwilling to learn new skills. But even so-called positive stereotypes can be burdensome. The common stereotype that Asian Americans are good at math may leave unrecognized other positive attributes. Many people dislike being stereotyped at all, even positively, preferring to be understood and treated as individuals.
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