Más allá de las apariencias. El papel de los Estereotipos en la generación de actos discriminatorios

The article "Beyond Appearances: The Role of Stereotypes in Generating Discriminatory Acts" explores the relationship between the right to equality and discrimination based on stereotypes. It analyzes how these cognitive mechanisms, although useful in certain psycho-social contexts, can have a significant negative impact when applied without restrictions, affecting the right to equality and non-discrimination. The article concludes that it is essential to identify and challenge stereotypes to guarantee the right to equality and prevent discrimination. The integration of doctrines and jurisprudence shows how stereotypes can perpetuate inequalities and how the legal framework must evolve to address them. This work is relevant to academics, legislators, and human rights advocates, as it provides a deep understanding of how stereotypes affect equality and proposes ways to address these challenges from a legal and cognitive approach.