stereotyping

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of applying oversimplified, essentialist, and fixed mindsets to members of certain groups, often based on stereotypical assumptions.

  - "The use of racial stereotypes in media perpetuates negative attitudes towards certain communities."
  - "Stereotyping can lead to discrimination and social exclusion."
  - "It is important to challenge stereotypes and promote understanding and acceptance."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stereotyping
typing , styping , suping

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Variants

List of all variants of stereotyping 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.

The term 'stereotyping' originated in the late 19th century from the printing industry, where a stereotype was a metal plate with an engraved image that could be used to produce multiple identical copies of a print.

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Trivia

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

1. Stereotyping can lead to the 'self-fulfilling prophecy' effect, where individuals live up to the stereotypes that have been imposed upon them.

2. Studies have shown that exposure to stereotypes can negatively impact mental health, particularly in marginalized communities.

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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: A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

2. Discrimination: The unjust or unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on their membership in a certain 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.

Stereotyping has been a pervasive issue throughout history, particularly in areas of race, gender, and sexuality. It has been addressed in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "stereotyping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people being categorized into boxes based on stereotypical assumptions.
   - Visualize yourself challenging these assumptions and promoting understanding and acceptance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'stereotyping' with the concept of unfair and oversimplified assumptions.
   - Think of examples of stereotypes you have encountered and how they can be harmful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym such as 'Stereo-Types' to remember the meaning of the term.

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