Definition of Stereotype

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An exaggerated image of the characteristics of a particular group.
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A negative or limiting preconceived belief about a certain type of person that is applied to everyone in that group
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An mistaken idea that many people have about a culture different from their own. Stereotypes are often hurtful and damaging.
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A stereotype is a popularly held belief about a type of person or a group of people which does not take into account individual differences
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• DefiniTion of ethNic StereoTYpying

An ethnic stereotype may be either an overly-simplified representation of the typical characteristics of members of an ethnic group or a falsehood that has been repeated so many times that is accepted by many people as generally true. The use of stereotypes often leads to misunderstanding and hurt feelings.