In the article “Causes of Prejudice” historical examples of stereotypes and prejudice in America are given which are later defined by David L. Sills in “Stereotypes” and by Maryanne Cline in “Prejudice”. A stereotype is typically acquired with no previous information, facts or interaction. Conversely, a stereotype is developed instead “by the individual from some source other than his direct experience"(Sills). An opinion should be based on complexity and knowledge, while a stereotype is based on simplicity and ignorance. In addition, prejudice is the aftereffect of stereotyping and ignorance. Many social scientists have defined it as “a negative intergroup attitude that is bad or unjustified in some way”(Cline). Stereotyping and consequently
