Why is stereotyping so bad?

[ibhighstrung]

Here is how I see stereotyping

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[melissalo]

I have a mild adjustment if you will. Take for example people with developmental disabilities. It is good to have the knowledge prior to working with them that this person uses a wheelchair, that person has a behavior problem, etc. It is bad to simplify things by referring to this person as "a wheelchair" and that person as "a behavior". It dehumanizes them. Just a thought.

Not sure what my point was. Just thought I'd throw that out.