attributed to those of your gender, racial group, sexual orientation or nation of origin describe you.]]> inherent talent in these fields but because they were the professions that allowed them to survive.]]> discrepancies indicate that stereotypes make little sense and aren't useful tools by which to judge others.]]> mythology already present in a particular society.]]> professions but welcomed them in others.]]> inconsistent when members of that group are broken down by national origin.]]> associated with the professions they were actually allowed to practice.]]> hesitate if asked to identify which racial group in this country has a reputation for excelling in basketball.]]> nationality and sexual orientation, among others.]]> encounters individuals from a particular ethnic group and finds them to be excellent cooks.]]> population is broken down by sex, one finds that stereotypes of Asian-American men and Asian-American women differ.]]> excellent cooks.]]> prone to certain behaviors.]]> investigative work needed to discover his learning disability, saving him from years of struggle in school.]]> valid statement?]]>