Out-group Homogeneity Bias

The tendency to see members of other groups as more similar to each other than members of your own group — 'they're all the same.'

We have more contact with our own group, so we see its diversity. With less exposure to other groups, we rely on stereotypes and generalizations.

• Thinking 'all politicians are the same' while seeing nuance in your own party.
• Believing all fans of a rival sports team are aggressive.
• Assuming all members of another culture share the same beliefs.

• Seek individual interactions with people from other groups.
• Challenge yourself when you catch yourself generalizing about a group.
• Remember that every group has as much internal diversity as your own.
• Consume media and stories from diverse perspectives.