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Stereotype (1)
STEREOTYPE (1)

Definition: A fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality.
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* All six elements should be in.


1. The nature, features, components, etc. of the particular person or thing is/are specific and identifiable.

2. The details of the person or a thing possessed, based upon which some wrong conclusion is reached, are complete.

3. Quality that exists or is present is measurable and/or assessable. That is, no restriction of access to person or thing will exists in the situation. In other words, person or thing will be available to be questioned, examined, etc., if desired.

4. Characteristics or ingredients that exists will be present for a considerable duration to have an impact on 'understanding', be it either an 'appreciation' or 'condemnation' of person or thing.

5. Person or thing does nothing to dispel wrongly held idea or image. Or attempts that may be made to have others have the truth or real version will be inconclusive or considered inadequate.

6. Who or what a fixed idea or image is had of, will generally suffer a loss, disadvantage, embarrassment, etc. as a result of false beliefs, even if this will be slight and only be in the long run.
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See perfect PERCEPTION (3).


Quote: "The single creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is that they are untrue and incomplete. They make one story become the only story". - Chimamanda Adichie.

Quote: "Stereotypes are not necessarily malicious. They may be well-meaning and even friendly. But in every case, they show a carelessness or laziness or indifference of attitude that implies that the object of your categorization is not worth the trouble of individual assessment". - Chinua Achebe.

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