STEREOTYPES: WHAT'S IT?


The definition of a stereotype is any commonly known public belief about a certain social group or a type of individual. Stereotypes are often confused with prejudices, because, like prejudices, a stereotype is based on a prior assumption. Stereotypes are often created about people of specific cultures or races.
Common Stereotypes: African Americans, men and women, cultures, groups of Individuals, sexual stereotypes and so on.


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Discussion Questions, answer in English:

1- What are stereotypes and how do they affect people's lives?
2- Can you think of any events in history that were influenced by stereotypes and biases?
3- How do people learn to make stereotypes? How might they unlearn them?
4- How can the media (newspapers, television, movies) help to reduce stereotyping?
5- Do you think certain groups are more subject to stereotyping than others? If so, why?
6- What do you think an individual can do to help reduce bias and stereotyping?









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