stereotypes

Meanings

• noun

  Preconceived or oversimplified ideas about people, places, or things.

  - "The use of racial stereotypes in media perpetuates harmful biases."
  - "Stereotypes about women in STEM fields can discourage them from pursuing careers in these areas."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stereotypes
steroids , terrors , caresses

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'stereo-', meaning solid or firm, and the suffix '-type', meaning 'to represent'. The term was first used in the late 19th century to describe fixed or overgeneralized beliefs about groups of people.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'stereotype' was first used in the context of printing to describe a set of movable type that could be used to print multiple copies of a single image or design.

2. Stereotypes can be both conscious and unconscious. People may hold stereotypes without even realizing it.

3. Stereotypes can be reinforced through media, education, and socialization.

4. Challenging stereotypes can help promote greater understanding and acceptance of diverse groups of people.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Prejudice: An unjustified negative attitude towards a particular group or individual based on their membership in that group.

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

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Stereotypes have been used throughout history to justify discrimination, prejudice, and bias. They can be based on various factors, including race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and nationality. Stereotypes have been explored in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, often to challenge and subvert them.

How to Memorize "stereotypes"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a set of beliefs or ideas that are fixed and unchanging.
   - Imagine a set of oversimplified beliefs about a group of people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'stereotypes' with fixed or oversimplified beliefs.
   - Connect the term with negative attitudes towards groups of people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym STEREOTYPES to remember the components of a stereotype: Simplified, Transmitted, Exaggerated, Rigid, Essentialized, Overgeneralized, Transformative, Perpetuated, Internalized, and Externalized.

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