Stereotype: A fixed, commonly held notion or image of a person or group, based on an oversimplification of some observed or imagined trait of behaviour or appearance.
Stereotypes are a widely used impression that is used to generalize an entire group based on certain traits. They exaggerate differences between groups and produce a selective perception. They blur the line of distinction between the individual and the group he/she “belongs” to, and represent people based only on a set of select traits.
“Factors Affecting Stereotypes:
- Historical factors
- Generalization
- First impressions
- Simplification
- Exaggeration
- Presentation of cultural attributes as being 'natural'
- Racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination
- Association of persons with other groups
- An appearance or behaviour (or other feature) that stands out as different from that which the observing group is used to.”
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