steriotype

Meanings

• Noun

  A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

  - "The stereotype of the lazy Mexican worker is a harmful and inaccurate representation."
  - "Stereotypes about women in leadership positions persist despite evidence to the contrary."

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Variants

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stereotype , stereotyped , stereotyper , stereotypers , stereotypes , stereotyping

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'sterēos', meaning solid or firm, and the suffix '-type', from the Latin 'typus' meaning form or model.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stereotype' was first used in the field of printing to describe a plate that could be used to print multiple copies of the same image.

2. Stereotypes can be both explicit, where they are expressed openly, and implicit, where they are not consciously recognized.

3. Studies have shown that exposure to stereotypes can lead to negative attitudes and behaviors towards the stereotyped group.

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Related Concepts

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

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 perpetuate prejudice and discrimination against various groups based on race, gender, religion, and other factors. They can be found in literature, media, and everyday language, and can have a profound impact on how we perceive and treat others.

How to Memorize "steriotype"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a set of mental shortcuts or mental templates that people use to understand complex situations or concepts. These shortcuts can be helpful, but they can also be limiting and inaccurate if they are based on stereotypes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stereotype' with the idea of a simplified and oversimplified image or idea of a person or thing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym S.T.E.R.E.O.T.Y.P.E.: Simplified, Transmitting Erroneous, Reinforcing, Exaggerating, Oversimplified, Transmitted, Perpetuated, Erroneous.

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