Stereotype

Definition

Stereotypes are widely held beliefs or generalizations about a particular group of people, often based on limited knowledge or biased assumptions. They can influence how individuals perceive others and may lead to unfair treatment or discrimination.

Related terms

Prejudice:

Prejudice refers to negative attitudes or feelings towards individuals based solely on their membership in a particular group.

Implicit Bias:

Implicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an automatic manner.

Social Categorization: Social categorization is the process of mentally grouping people into categories based on shared characteristics such as race, gender, or age.