Often, we make assumptions about groups of people. Over time, many people might start to believe the same generalization. Make a list of the stereotypes about those groups. For example, think of how you would answer if someone asked: What group of people in the U.S. are the best at playing basketball? Stereotypes make it look like groups of people act a certain way because that's how they're born. This isn't because they don't have skills to do other things. They are often based on race, religion and culture. For example, think of how you would answer if someone asked: What group of people in the U.S. are the best at playing basketball? There are positive stereotypes. They are often based on race, religion and culture. For example, think of how you would answer if someone asked: What group of people in the U.S. are the best at playing basketball? They are often based on race, religion and culture. There are other reasons that explain how people are. Say a student belongs to a group of people who are usually seen as smart. Our race, gender, religion and culture all come together to make who we are.