Monday 12 May 2014

What are stereotypes

Stereotypes are an oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

e.g.
Real men are strong.
Females are meant to be in the kitchen
Indian people sell curry.
Asian people love rice.

Maori people all take drugs.

What are good points about having stereotypes?
You get a basic idea of something.
Sometimes they are true.

What are bad points about having stereotypes?
You can make lots of jokes.
People judge a lot.




No comments:

Post a Comment