The best way to battle stereotypes is to inform yourself about the truth. Some activities you can do on a personal level include:

• Visit ethnic museums or memorials.
• Take ethnic cooking classes or language classes.
• Travel to different places and immerse yourself in other cultures.
• Attend different places of worship.
• Watch movies or read books about stereotypes.
• Involve yourself with people that your stereotype could apply to. Find out what they’re really like.
• If you have children, involve them in your studies.