Question

What might make a stereotype self-fulfilling?

Answer 1

this might help : http://www.ablongman.com/html/mindmatters2/html/m12-2/social2_11.html

Answer 2

Let's use a hypothetical example: Everyone thinks gnomes are dumb. Bob is a gnome, and because everyone thinks he's dumb, he never bothers to attend school or learn much. Thus, his belief in the stereotype caused him to fulfill that stereotype.

Answer 3

Thanks people! :) I appreciate it

Answer 4

and maybe this: http://www.answers.com/Q/Why_is_stereotype_an_example_of_a_self_fulfilling_prophecy

Answer 5

your welcome