Criminal Sentencing Question

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(08-05-2016, 12:17 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Yes.  If the stereotype is based on race then judging an individual based on that stereotype is the very definition of racism.

I don't think black males are too upset about the stereotype of larger penis size, nor are asians upset about the stereotype of higher academic achievement. So are "positive" stereotypes simply considered generalizations? Or are they still racist? Does the stereotype have to have a negative or derogatory connotation to be considered racist? If you judge someone on a positive generalization you are simply wrong if they don't fall into that category. But if you judge someone on a negative generalization you are a racist because you're perpetuating negative stereotypes.