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What is a stereotype?
A stereotype is a generalised concept or belief about a:
- person
- group
- event
- issue
usually based on prejudice rather than on fact.
Have you ever?
Have you ever been called a
- grunger
- townie
- goth
- punk
- skater
- chav
At some time or other you've probably been assessed and categorised according to:
- what you wear
- what music you listen to
- what you like doing in your spare time
- who you hang out with
Individual differences
People use stereotypes to categorise others by group rather than considering their individual differences. Stereotyping can lead to:
- ridicule
- discriminatory behaviour
- hate crime
Just because someone dresses differently or has different beliefs, it doesn't mean that they're not the same as you inside, have the same feelings, dreams and ideas. Next time you think you are being judged, or, you start judging someone else on first appearances, stop and think about it. You might be surprised by your reaction and may even learn something about the other person.
Your Comments
Posted - 12:50, 20 Feb 2010
why files under citizenship?
Posted - 11:02, 01 Mar 2010
Hi thanks for your comments. This article tries to raise awareness of stereotypes and how this can lead to prejudices. There is no definitive list of stereotypes as these are generalisations made by other people. We have listed some examples of how you may have juged or been judged by others. We have placed this article under citizenship because it is about the perceptions of people living in our society; we welcome any suggestion or improvements for this article. Connexions
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Posted - 12:50, 20 Feb 2010
this does NOT include a full list of catagories and should not be generalised in such a fashion