Which paragraph explains that stereotypes differ from one area to the next? ]]>
Positive stereotypes exist, but they are still harmful. For example, say a student belongs to a racial group that is known for being very smart. That student might have a learning disability and struggle to keep up with his classmates. But the teacher might think that this student should do well in class because "his people" are smart. The teacher might assume that if he is not doing well in class, it's because he's being lazy. The teacher might never find out about the student's learning disability.

Which of the following is the MOST accurate explanation of this paragraph? ]]>
Which sentence from the section shows the author's point of view about stereotypes? ]]>
There are other reasons why a group of people might seem naturally good at something. Maybe society only let that group have certain jobs. Members of this group might become known for those jobs. But this is not because they don't have the skills to do anything else. It's the only job they were allowed to have.

Why did the author include this paragraph? ]]>