stereotype

Meanings

• noun

  An overgeneralized belief about a particular group of people.

  - "The stereotype of women in the media often portrays them as being overly emotional."
  - "The stereotype of Asian students being good at math is a harmful and inaccurate assumption."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stereotype
hermophite , teratopy , ceratopside

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Variants

List of all variants of stereotype that leads to same result
stereotype , stereotyped , stereotyper , stereotypers , stereotypes , stereotyping

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'stereo-typos' meaning 'solid impression'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that stereotypes can also be positive, known as 'stereotypes of excellence'? However, even positive stereotypes can lead to unrealistic expectations and pressure.

2. Stereotypes have been used in literature and art throughout history, from Shakespeare's portrayal of Jews to Mickey Mouse's portrayal of African Americans in early Disney cartoons.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prejudice: An unjustified negative attitude towards a particular group of people.

2. Discrimination: The unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on their membership in a certain social category.

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Culture

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Stereotypes have been used throughout history to justify discrimination and prejudice against various groups based on their race, gender, religion, or other identities. They can perpetuate harmful and inaccurate beliefs, and contribute to social and emotional harm.

How to Memorize "stereotype"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people being unfairly judged based on their identity.
   - Visualize the harm caused by stereotypes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stereotype' with 'harmful beliefs' and 'prejudice'.
   - Associate it with 'discrimination' and 'inequality'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym STEREOTYPE to remember: 'S' for Stereotype, 'T' for 'harmful beliefs', 'E' for 'Everyone deserves respect', 'R' for 'Real people are unique', 'E' for 'Embrace diversity', 'O' for 'Overcome stereotypes', 'Type' for 'Thoughts are not facts'.

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