Stereotypes
The more educated we become, the less we stereotype.
One often stereotypes based on dialect that is different from their own. When the dialect is similar to that of their own stereotyping does not occur.
Articles:
Dialect Development in Mobile Urban Culture - Anne Marie Hamilton
What Can Be Done?
◊ Do not prejudge people.
◊ Realize that you inescapably abstract.
◊ Be sensitive to differences.