Stereotypes, like bias, are a social phenomenon that fuels isms. Every culture has stereotypes. Part of understanding stereotypes more deeply requires us to answer such questions as "How are stereotypes formed?" "What attitudes, beliefs, or experiences maintain stereotypes?" and "How are stereotypes changed?" 

That is where research comes in. Unfortunately, it is hard to research a topic when participants do not want to admit that they hold stereotypes, let alone use them to make life decisions. In this discussion, you will address religious stereotypes and create a research study that investigates those stereotypes within a religious culture of your choice. 

Finally, you will evaluate how cultural and research biases will affect your study.