Quote by Ed Koch

Stereotypes lose their power when the world is found to be more complex than the stereotype would suggest. When we learn that individuals do not fit the group stereotype, then it begins to fall apart.

Stereotypes lose their power when the world is found to be m

Summary

This quote highlights that stereotypes, or generalizations about a group of people, lose their influence when we realize that the world and the individuals within it are more diverse and multifaceted than what stereotypes suggest. As we encounter individuals who do not conform to these preconceived notions, the notion itself starts to disintegrate. Stereotypes no longer hold power when we acknowledge that they do not accurately represent everyone within a particular group, leading to a greater understanding and appreciation for individual differences.

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