Orangecat
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Stereotypes so not have to be negative, and thusly are not necessarily derogatory. They are just traits associated with groups instead of being accurate on an individual level. Unfortunately, they can be used to demean people, but can’t be relied upon as truth when evaluating individuals. They are useful as general information, though, regarding the behaviors of certain groups. In conjunction with other deductive skills, they can have a valid use in predicting outcomes.Your example of Asians being good at maths if it has been proven that they are collectively better at maths than other people is not a stereotype.
A Stereotype by its very nature is not true. It is creating a false impression of people. They are also as I said before the fundamental blocks of prejudice. If someone is using stereotypes then they are creating a false impression and should be confronted.