(Example at the end)
Usually we discuss stereotypes in terms of how they are harmful—which is good because it’s super important to recognize and confront the stereotypes that perpetuate systems of oppression and hurt. That doesn’t mean all of them are harmful, though. Some are neutral and and some are a net positive. If you can think of neutral ones that’s fine but I’m especially interested in the positive ones. Hopefully I’m explaining this well enough but if it becomes clear I didn’t I’ll delete this post.
Example: I usually encourage people, especially kids and pedestrians, to assume that drivers can’t see you. While it’s not necessarily true even a a majority of the time, it’s nevertheless a constructive stereotype to hold in terms of road safety.
I would argue that this is not a positive stereotype, based on your own arguments and the fact that it stereotypes ability based on genetics. My own? “Sikhs are awesome people”. They do a lot of community outreach and help/feed absolutely anybody. That’s an example of a cultural stereotype that’s entirely based on the documented positive things they do as part of their identity, not how their blood relates to their ancestors. I mean, what’s the counter-point, “some Sikhs are assholes?” Maybe, but that applies to everyone…
I think you may have found one of the constructive stereotypes that OP wanted.
Good job.
I hope more folks can appreciate how great Sikhs often are.