Stereotype
Stereotype
Stereotype (/ˈstɛrɪəˌtaɪp/; from the Greek words στερεός (stereos), "firm, solid" and τύπος (typos), "impression") is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Etymology
The term originates from the printing trade and was first adopted in 1798 by Firmin Didot to describe a printing plate that duplicated any typography. The duplicate printing plate, or the stereotype, is used to print instead of the original.
Related Terms
- Prejudice: An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
- Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
- Bias: Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
- Generalization: A general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stereotype
- Wikipedia's article - Stereotype
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