Definitions
What is a generalization
A statement that characterizes objects within a category and defines similarities and differences with other categories.
Religious people are
judgemental
Jocks are can be stereotyped as
dumb; bullies
What is a stereotype
A generalization that categorizes people or things inaccurately, usually with the intent to blame or praise, and not to legitimately understand them.
People who love cats are
lonely
A kid with glasses may be stereotypes as
smart
What is the definition of overshadowing stereotype
Stereotypes which overshadows all other views of the person or thing.
"Real men" don't
Cry
A popular girl may be stereotyped as
rude; mean to others
What is the definition of absolute stereotype
“All or nothing” “black or white” statements about people based on random experiences but not scientific research
People without college degrees aren't
smart
A girl with blond hair can be stereotyped as
dumb; not smart
What is the definition of haphazard stereotype
making generalization based on their own random personal experiences
Rural people are
unsophisticated
All emo people are
depressed